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  • The Double-Dealer A Comedy
    William Congreve
    The double-dealer: A comedy is a play that examines deception, love, and social folly through a web of intrigue and duplicity. The narrative centers on a young man navigating romantic entanglements and familial complications, including the inappropriate passions and manipulations of his aunt, alongside the schemes of a cunning antagonist who pretends friendship while plotting a...
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    10,71 €

  • Love For Love A Comedy
    William Congreve
    Love for love: A comedy is a witty and lively play that explores the interplay of romance, social expectation, and financial folly. The narrative centers on a young man navigating love and debt, seeking the affection of a wealthy woman while contending with his father’s disapproval and the pressures of society. The play opens by introducing the protagonist’s struggles with extr...
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    10,90 €

  • The Old Bachelor A Comedy
    William Congreve
    The old bachelor: A comedy is a Restoration-era play that explores love, deception, and the intricacies of romantic relationships through witty dialogue and social satire. The narrative follows a bachelor who outwardly pretends to disdain women while secretly nurturing affection for a young woman, alongside other characters entangled in love and courtship. Early scenes introduc...
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    10,97 €

  • The Way of the World
    William Congreve
    The 'Way of the World' by William Congreve is a quintessential Restoration comedy that masterfully employs social satire to critique the manners and mores of fashionable society in the early 18th century. The play centers around the intricate courtship and deception between the lovers Mirabell and Millamant, whose relationship is fraught with intrigue and wit. Through sharp dia...
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    12,03 €

  • The Way Of The World
    William Congreve
    The Way of the World is a play written by the English playwright William Congreve. Congreve’s The Way of the World tells the story of Mirabell and Millamant, two lovers seeking marriage against the wishes of the latter’s aunt, Lady Wishfort. Knowing that they will not receive Millamant’s full dowry without the resentful Lady Wishfort’s blessing, the lovers go to enormous leng...
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    16,79 €

  • Love for Love
    William Congreve
    Love for Love: A Comedy by William Congreve has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these boo...
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    22,03 €

  • THE WAY OF THE WORLD
    William Congreve
    The Way of the World gives a commentary on the absurd nature of the lives of the privileged classes through a satirical and comedic lens. The play is about two lovers, Mirabell and Millamant, who wish to marry each other but not at the cost of losing their inheritance. They need blessings from Millamant’s aunt, Lady Wishfort, to inherit the fortune. Lady Wishfort disapproves o...
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    15,60 €

  • The Details Of The Rocket System
    William Congreve
    A razor-smart lampoon of power, pride, and ambition, The Details Of The Rocket System distills the wit and bustle of London 1700s society into a sparkling verse-drama. A single read will leave you aware of satire as a living breath, not a dusty label.This restored edition revisits William Congreve’s satirical verse drama with clarity and care, drawing a line from Restoration er...
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    15,98 €

  • The Details of the Rocket System Employed by the British Army During the Napoleonic Wars
    William Congreve
    Congreve’s own work on the effectiveness and operation of his rocketsIn 1814 British Guards officer Rees Gronow took part in the Peninsula War action known as ’The Passage of the River Adour’. He wrote of his experiences during that battle in his reminiscences; ’Three or four regiments of French infantry were approaching rapidly when a well-directed fire of rockets fell amongst...
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    17,08 €

  • The Way of the World
    William Congreve
    The wittiest and the most dramatic of the Restoration comedies by one of the best playwrights of the age. Presented in an easily read format for today’s readers. ...
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    41,66 €

  • The Works of Mr. Congreve
    William Congreve
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    24,77 €

  • The Works of Mr. William Congreve. In Three Volumes. Consisting of his Plays and Poems
    Birmingham Birmingham / John Baskerville / William Congreve
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    28,60 €

  • Semele
    George Frideric Handel / William Congreve
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    47,85 €

  • Congreve’s Comedy of Manners
    Frank J. Morlock / William Congreve
    This play distills the essence of Congreve into one stageworthy play. William Congreve wrote four comedies: 'The Way of the World' is his acknowledged masterpiece; 'Love for Love' is less brilliant but easier to perform; 'TheOld Bachelor' and 'The Double Dealer,' his early dramas, contain very good material but are rarely read let alone performed. Frank Morlock builds his own a...
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    16,40 €

  • The Works
    William Congreve
    This first volume of 'The Works' of William Congreve collects some of his most celebrated plays. Included are 'The Old Batchelor,' 'The Double Dealer,' and 'The Way of the World,' all masterpieces of English Restoration comedy. Congreve’s sharp wit and sophisticated plots are on full display in these plays, which continue to entertain and delight readers and audiences centuries...
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    26,02 €

  • Original Spiritual Poems
    William Congreve Alcott
    Original Spiritual Poems presents a collection of reflective and devotional verses by William Congreve Alcott. These poems explore themes of faith, morality, and the human condition, offering readers a glimpse into the spiritual landscape of the 19th century. Alcott’s work provides solace and inspiration through its simple yet profound expressions of religious sentiment and per...
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    17,17 €

  • Plays
    William Congreve
    This collection showcases the dramatic works of William Congreve, a leading English playwright of the Restoration period. Included are some of his most celebrated plays, renowned for their wit, intricate plots, and memorable characters. These plays offer a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and cultural values of 18th-century England, exploring themes of love, marriage, ...
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    28,96 €

  • Works
    William Congreve
    This collection presents the complete dramatic works of William Congreve, a leading English playwright of the Restoration period. Celebrated for his witty dialogue, intricate plots, and satirical observations of society, Congreve’s plays remain cornerstones of English literature. Included in this volume are such masterpieces as 'Love for Love', 'The Way of the World', 'The Mour...
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    29,79 €

  • Le Fourbe ......
    William Congreve
    Le Fourbe est une adaptation française d’une œuvre dramatique classique. Cette pièce, signée William Congreve, offre un aperçu fascinant du théâtre européen du XVIIIe siècle. La traduction permet aux lecteurs francophones de découvrir ou redécouvrir ce récit théâtral classique. Explorez les thèmes et les complexités de cette œuvre littéraire à travers une langue française éléga...
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    20,97 €

  • The Way of the World
    William Congreve
    The play is based around the two lovers Mirabell and Millamant. In order for the two to get married and receive Millamant’s full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant’s aunt, Lady Wishfort. Unfortunately, she is a very bitter lady, who despises Mirabell and wants her own nephew, Sir Wilful, to wed Millamant. ...
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    8,36 €

  • A Description Of The Sights
    2nd bart.) William Congreve (sir
    'A Description Of The Sights' offers readers a glimpse into the world of travel during the time of William Congreve. This intriguing work, penned by Sir William Congreve, provides a window into the popular sights and cultural observations of the era. While this work is not the celebrated plays of the famous playwright William Congreve, it nonetheless offers a fascinating look i...
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    20,09 €

  • The Dramatic Works Of William Congreve, Esq
    William Congreve
    Experience the wit and brilliance of William Congreve, a master of English Restoration drama, in this comprehensive collection of his dramatic works. This volume showcases Congreve’s unparalleled skill in crafting sophisticated comedies that satirize the manners and morals of his time. Celebrated for their sharp dialogue, intricate plots, and memorable characters, Congreve’s pl...
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    25,15 €

  • The Works Of Mr. Congreve In Two Volumes, Volumes 1-2
    William Congreve
    This collection comprises the complete dramatic works of William Congreve in two volumes, offering a comprehensive view into the playwright’s celebrated contributions to English Restoration theatre. Volume 1 and 2 contain his most famous plays, showcasing Congreve’s mastery of wit, intricate plotting, and sharp social commentary. Congreve’s plays are renowned for their sophisti...
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    33,69 €

  • Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar. With Biographical and Critical Notices
    John Vanbrugh / Leigh Hunt / William Congreve
    This collection, 'Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar,' brings together the most significant plays from four leading figures of the English Restoration stage. The volume includes biographical and critical notices prepared by Leigh Hunt, offering valuable insights into the lives and works of these playwrights. The collection showcases the wit, satire, a...
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    35,59 €

  • The Works of Mr. William Congreve
    William Congreve
    This is Volume 1 of the collected works of William Congreve, a prominent English playwright and poet of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This volume contains his plays and poems, showcasing Congreve’s wit, elegance, and mastery of the English language. A key figure in Restoration literature, Congreve is best known for his comedies of manners, which satirize the social co...
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    25,06 €

  • Bell’s British Theatre V8, Being The Fourth Volume Of Comedies
    Colley Cibber / Richard Steele / William Congreve
    Bell’s British Theatre V8 is a book that contains four comedies written by Richard Steele. This book is the fourth volume in the series and includes the following plays: The Funeral, Love For Love, The Careless Husband, and The Tender Husband. The Funeral is a play about a man who fakes his own death to see how his friends and family will react. Love For Love is a romantic come...
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    40,67 €

  • Mythological Fables
    Alexander Pope / Joseph Addison / William Congreve
    'Mythological Fables' is a collection of timeless stories retold by celebrated authors including William Congreve, Alexander Pope, Joseph Addison, and others. This anthology revives classic myths and fables, offering readers profound insights into human nature through allegorical narratives. Drawing from the rich traditions of ancient storytelling, the fables explore universal ...
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    25,15 €

  • Ovid
    Alexander Pope / Joseph Addison / William Congreve
    This edition presents a selection of Ovid’s works, specifically Books X-XV of 'The Metamorphoses' along with 'The Epistles.' 'The Metamorphoses,' a cornerstone of classical literature, retells numerous Greek and Roman myths, exploring themes of transformation, love, and fate. The collection showcases Ovid’s skill in narrative verse and his profound influence on Western art and ...
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    26,11 €

  • Théâtre Anglais; Volume 7
    Edward Young / John Hughes / William Congreve
    Théâtre Anglais, Volume 7 presents a collection of dramatic works translated into French, showcasing the vibrant theatrical landscape of 18th-century England. This volume features plays by William Congreve, John Hughes, and Edward Young, offering a diverse range of styles and themes that captivated audiences of the time.Congreve’s sharp wit and sophisticated characters are on f...
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    29,74 €

  • Le Fourbe
    William Congreve / Jean Francois Peyron
    Le Fourbe est une com�����die de William Congreve, publi�����e en 1775. L’histoire se d�����roule ������ Londres et suit les machinations du personnage principal, Mirabell, alors qu’il tente de gagner la main de Millamant, une jeune femme riche et belle. Cependant, il doit faire face ������ de nombreux obstacles, notamment la jalousie et la rancune de certains de ses amis et en...
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    30,14 €


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