The Works

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 after their creation. Explore the complexities of love, marriage, and social maneuvering in these classic comedies. Congreve’s work offers a fascinating glimpse into the manners and morals of 18th-century England.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 libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.