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100	1		_aCongreve, William, _d1670-1729
245	1	4	_aThe Comedies of William Congreve: Volume 1 [of 2]
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-01-07
508			_aTranscribed from the 1895 Methuen and Co. edition (English Classics, edited by W. E. Henley) by David Price
520			_a"The Comedies of William Congreve: Volume 1 [of 2]" by William Congreve is a collection of comedic plays written in the late 17th century. The book features Congreve's exploration of love, relationships, and social satire, showcasing the wit and charm characteristic of Restoration-era comedy. The prominent characters include various suitors navigating romantic entanglements, alongside figures like the old bachelor Heartwell and the capricious Vainlove. The opening of this volume begins with an introduction discussing Congreve's perspective as a writer and the themes of his comedies. It addresses the criticism aimed at the immorality and coarseness in his work, asserting that satirical and comedic engagements with societal vices are not only expected but serve as an artistic pursuit. Characters are introduced through witty dialogues and banter, establishing a narrative steeped in relationships and the social dynamics of love, exemplified by interactions between Bellmour and Vainlove, as they navigate their romantic endeavors and evaluate the complexities of desire and attraction. The tone is light-hearted, filled with clever wordplay and a keen observation of character, setting the stage for the humorous unraveling of society's follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aComedy plays
700	1		_aStreet, G. S. _q(George Slythe), _d1867-1936
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24215
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