The Way Of The World By William Congreve The Annotated Classic Edition A Restoration Comedy For All Ages

Author : William Congreve
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Total Pages : 178 pages
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Download or read book The Way of the World by William Congreve "The Annotated Classic Edition" (A Restoration Comedy For All Ages) written by William Congreve and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest of all Restoration comedies, "The Way of the World" William Congreve's masterpiece - a rich and knowing comedy of manners that not only satirizes the falsity, pretense and shallowness of the London society of his day, but also offers a depth of feeling, sensitivity, and polished phrasing that elevates the play far above other efforts in the genre. Delightfully entertaining, The Way of the World abounds in brilliant word play, delicious verbal battles of the sexes (some consider the famous scene between Mirabell and Millamant as one of the most profound analyses of the marriage relation ever written), and scheming villains of both genders. First presented in London in 1700, this comedy has charmed audiences for over 300 years.

Author : Congreve
Publisher : Al Manhal
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way of the World written by Congreve and published by Al Manhal. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ``In 1700, when The Way of the World was performed on the English stage at Lincoln's Inn Fields (a new theatre that William Congreve managed), it was not a popular success. This was the last play Congreve was to write, perhaps for that reason. Since that time, however, this play has come to be regarded not only as Congreve's masterpiece, but as a classic example of the Comedy of Manners. The play is aptly named for two reasons. First, its action takes place in the ````present,```` which means it reflects the same social period during which the play was originally performed. Second, as a comedy of manners, its purpose is to expose to public scrutiny and laughter the often absurd yet very human passions and follies that characterize social behavior. It therefore transcends its time by holding a mirror to the fashionable world in all of its frivolity and confusion while posing something more precious and sensible as an antidote. As with all comedies of this type, the principle comic material consists of sexual relations and confrontations. Marriages are made for the sake of convenience and tolerated within precise social limits. Affairs are conventional, jealousies abound, lovers are coy, and gallantry is contrived. Dowries are the coin of the marriage realm and therefore they are of central concern in all contracts and adulterous intrigues. Congreve makes clear that the general way of the world may be funny but it is not particularly nice. In the way of all romantic comedies the ````marriage of true minds```` is finally achieved, but humiliation, cruelty, and villainy are the means by which the action goes forward. His comedy is not intended to remedy the world, of course, but to offer an insightful and amusing view of both its seedy and sympathetic aspects.``

Author : William Congreve
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
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Download or read book The Way of the World written by William Congreve and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-24 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Way of the World" is a renowned play by William Congreve, a prominent English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. First performed in 1700, this comedy of manners is considered one of Congreve's masterpieces. "The Way of the World" is a satirical exploration of the complexities of love and courtship in the high society of the time. The plot revolves around the romantic entanglements and manipulations of the characters, highlighting the themes of wit, deceit, and social expectations. The title reflects the play's central theme, emphasizing the pragmatic and often cynical perspective on navigating the social landscape. Congreve's work is celebrated for its sharp wit, clever dialogue, and intricate plot structures. "The Way of the World" remains a classic example of the Restoration comedy genre, providing a vivid portrayal of the manners and mores of the late 17th-century English aristocracy.

Author : William Congreve
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Total Pages : 178 pages
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Download or read book THE WAY OF THE WORLD "Annotated" Travel Writing written by William Congreve and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-25 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mirabell, once a womanizer, seeks to marry a girl he loves, Ms. Millamant. Unfortunately, her aunt, Lady Wishfort, holds electricity over her 6,000-pound inheritance and despises Mirabell due to the fact he once pretended to like her. Mirabell and Ms. Millamant devise a plot wherein his servant, Waitworth, will marry Lady Wishfort's servant, Foible, and then woo Lady Wishfort in cover as Mirabell's uncle, Sir Rowland. The scheme proceeds as planned until Ms. Marwood, who unrequitedly goals Mirabell, overhears the plot whilst Foible fills in Lady Wishfort's daughter, Mrs. Fainall. Ms. Marwood tells the man to whom she is mistress, Mr. Fainall, about the scheme and the reality that Mirabell become additionally as soon as romantically concerned with his spouse, Mrs. Fainall. Incensed by way of this case, the two plans to foil Mirabell's scheme. Sir Wilfull, a nephew of Lady Wishfort's, comes to city earlier than departing to go abroad, and Lady Wishfort goals for him, although a bumbling man, to marry Ms. Millamant. The situation involves a head while Lady Wishfort, at the same time as travelling with "Sir Rowland," receives a letter from Ms. Marwood revealing Mirabell's scheme. Fainall attempts to use Lady Wishfort and her daughter's precarious social state of affairs as leverage to benefit Ms. Millamant's inheritance and all of Lady Wishfort's money through control of his wife's inheritance. However, he's foiled by way of Ms. Millamant pronouncing she can marry Sir Wilfull and Mirabell announcing that he has had declare to Mrs. Fainall's inheritance for the reason that before her marriage to Fainall. Once Fainall and Ms. Marwood leave, Ms. Millamant rescinds her offer to Sir Wilfull and she or he and Mirabell get hold of Lady Wishfort's blessing for marriage, her popularity having been stored through the 2 enthusiasts.

Author : William Congreve
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781977618818
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way of the World written by William Congreve and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-24 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way of the World is a play premiering in 1700 widely regarded as being one of the best Restoration comedies written and is still performed sporadically to this day. William Congreve William Congreve was born in Bardsey, Yorkshire, England near Leeds.His parents were William Congreve (1637-1708) and Mary née Browning (1636?-1715). The family moved to London in 1672. They relocated again in 1674 to the Irish port town of Youghal where his father served as a lieutenant in the British army. Congreve spent his childhood in Ireland, where his father, a Cavalier, had settled during the reign of Charles II. Congreve was educated at Kilkenny College where he met Jonathan Swift, and at Trinity College in Dublin. Upon graduation, he matriculated in the Middle Temple in London to study law, but preferred literature, drama, and the fashionable life. Congreve used the pseudonym Cleophil, under which he published Incognita: or, Love and Duty reconcil'd in 1692. This early work, written when he was about 17 years of age, gained him recognition among men of letters and an entrance into the literary world. He became a disciple of John Dryden whom he met through gatherings of literary circles held at Will's Coffeehouse in the Covent Garden District of London. John Dryden supported Congreve's work throughout his life, taking the form of complimentary introductions written for some of Congreve's publications.(24 January 1670 - 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. He is known for his clever, satirical dialogue and influence on the comedy of manners style of that period. He was also a minor political figure in the British Whig Party.

Author : William Congreve
Publisher :
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Total Pages : 116 pages
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Download or read book The Way of the World, 1700 written by William Congreve and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Airlines, Friends of the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution present the American Educational Theatre Association, American National Theatre and Academy production of the American College Theatre Festival. Los Angeles City College, Theatre Arts Department presents "The Way of the World," by William Congreve, an adaptation by Jerry Blunt wherein dramatic license is taken to make some improbable events seem probable, directed by Jerry Blunt, set and lighting design by Barry McGee, costume head Jo Jones, property master Mark B. Woodall, costume design by William Goodwin, stage manager Michael Fontana

Author : William Congreve
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
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Total Pages : 76 pages
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Download or read book The Way of the World written by William Congreve and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 1949-01-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Congreve
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781021864185
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book The Way Of The World written by William Congreve and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic play by William Congreve is widely considered one of the greatest comedies of the Restoration period. Set in the world of high society in London, it satirizes the pretensions and hypocrisies of the wealthy and powerful. With its sparkling dialogue and memorable characters, The Way of the World is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English drama. 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 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. 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.

Author : William Congreve
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780666179739
Total Pages : 252 pages
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Download or read book The Way of the World written by William Congreve and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-11-17 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Way of the World: A Comedy If it has happened in any part of this comedy, that I have gained a turn of fiile, or exprefiion more correct, or at leafi more corrigible, than in thofe which I have for merly written, I mull, with equal pride and gratitude, afcribe it to the honour 0f your Lordfhip's admitting me into your converfation, and that of a fociety where every body elfe was fo well worthy of you, in your retirement, laft fummer, from the town for it was immediately af ter that this comedy was' written. If I have failed in my performance, it is only to be regretted, where there were fo many, nor inferior either to a Scipio or a Lelina, that that there {hould be one wanting equal in capacity to a Terence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Congreve
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ISBN 13 : 9781785439575
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