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William Congreve

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1670-01-24
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William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright, poet and Whig politician. His works, which form an important component of Restoration literature, were known for their use of satire and the comedy of manners genre. Notable plays he wrote include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1694), Love for Love (1695), The Mourning Bride (1697) and The Way of the World (1700). He died in London, and was buried at the Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.

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The Way of the WorldeBook?2020-08-27
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Goodreads Author ID
98646
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000000010879363X
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congrevewilliam-1
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OL139838A
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24616924
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Q366805

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