Delphi Complete Works of William Congreve (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of William Congreve (Illustrated)
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Publisher : Delphi Classics
Total Pages : 1329
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ISBN-10 : 9781786561275
ISBN-13 : 1786561271
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Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of William Congreve (Illustrated) written by William Congreve and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2018-07-04 with total page 1329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A giant of eighteenth century literature, William Congreve was an English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. His poetry demonstrates a learned understanding of the classics, raw satirical power and an ironic scrutiny of the affectations of his age. Congreve’s famous plays are celebrated for their witty dialogue and their seminal influence on the comedy of manners style. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Congreve’s complete works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Congreve's life and works * Concise introduction to Congreve’s life and poetry * Congreve's complete poems – available in no other collection * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Congreve's complete dramatic works – first time in digital print * Excellent formatting of the poems and plays * Features three biographies, including Samuel Johnson’s memoir - discover Congreve's intriguing life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titles CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of William Congreve Brief Introduction: William Congreve by Algernon Charles Swinburne Complete Poetical Works of William Congreve List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Comedies The Old Bachelor The Double Dealer Love for Love The Way of the World The Tragedy The Mourning Bride The Masque The Judgement of Paris The Opera Semele The Prose Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd The Biographies Congreve by Samuel Johnson Introduction to William Congreve by G. S. Street William Congreve by Leslie Stephen Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set


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