Bøger af William Congreve

Here Aurelian contracted an acquaintance with Persons of Worth of several Countries, but among the rest an intimacy with a Gentleman of Quality of Spain, and Nephew to the Archbishop of Toledo, who had so wrought himself into the Affections of Aurelian, through a Conformity of Temper, an Equality in Years, and something of resemblance in Feature and Proportion, that he look'd upon him as his second self.

The Comedies of William Congreve is a collection of five plays written by the famous English playwright William Congreve. The plays included in this book are The Old Bachelor, The Double Dealer, Love for Love, The Way of the World, and The Mourning Bride. The Old Bachelor is a comedy that follows the story of a bachelor who is hesitant to get married and his attempts to woo a young woman. The Double Dealer is a play that explores the themes of deception and betrayal, as a group of characters scheme against each other for personal gain. Love for Love is a comedy that centers around the romantic entanglements of a young couple and their families. The Way of the World is a satirical play that critiques the social norms and expectations of the upper class in 18th century England. Finally, The Mourning Bride is a tragic play that tells the story of a woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love and the consequences that follow. Overall, The Comedies of William Congreve is a collection of witty and entertaining plays that showcase Congreve's talent for writing clever dialogue and exploring complex themes.1927. Congreve�������s literary apprenticeship was served under the tutelage of John Dryden, the leading playwright of the day. William Congreve only wrote five plays before retiring from writing to work in government. Love for Love and his other plays showed a knack for writing urbane, scintillating wit that some say rivaled Moliere�������s. Contents: The Old Batchelor; The Double-Dealer; Love for Love; and The Way of the World. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Der Lauf Der Welt: Ein Lustspiel In Funf Akten"" ist ein Theaterst�����ck des englischen Dramatikers William Congreve aus dem Jahr 1786. Das St�����ck spielt im London des sp�����ten 17. Jahrhunderts und folgt den Intrigen und Liebesaff�����ren einer Gruppe von Adligen und Reichen. Die Hauptfigur ist Lady Wishfort, eine �����ltere Dame, die versucht, ihren Reichtum und ihren gesellschaftlichen Status zu erhalten, indem sie ihre Nichte Millamant mit einem reichen Mann verheiratet. Millamant selbst ist jedoch nicht bereit, ihre Freiheit aufzugeben und zieht es vor, ihren Verehrer Mirabell zu heiraten, der jedoch ein Geheimnis hat, das ihn daran hindert, zu heiraten. Das St�����ck ist bekannt f�����r seine scharfen Dialoge und seinen Witz, sowie f�����r seine Darstellung der Gesellschaft des sp�����ten 17. Jahrhunderts, einschlie�����lich ihrer Heuchelei und ihrer Abh�����ngigkeit von Geld und Status. ""Der Lauf Der Welt"" ist ein Klassiker der englischen Theaterliteratur und hat auch Einfluss auf die Entwicklung des deutschen Lustspiels gehabt.This Book Is In German.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Complete Works of William Congreve V2 is a book that contains all the literary works of the famous playwright and poet, William Congreve. This volume includes his plays, poems, and other writings that showcase his wit, humor, and satire. Congreve was a prominent figure in the Restoration era of English literature, and his works reflect the social and political issues of his time. The book is a comprehensive collection of his works, including his most famous plays such as The Way of the World, Love for Love, and The Double Dealer. Additionally, it includes lesser-known works like his poetry and essays. The book is an excellent resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as for anyone interested in the works of William Congreve. The second volume of this collection is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the full range of Congreve's literary output.1923. This is Volume II of II of the Complete Works of William Congreve. Congreve's literary apprenticeship was served under the tutelage of John Dryden, the leading playwright of the day. William Congreve only wrote five plays before retiring from writing to work in government. Contents: The Way of the World; The Judgment of Paris; Semele; Squire Trelooby; Humour in Comedy; The Amendments of Mr. Collier's Citations; Congreve's Poems; Preface to Dryden; and The Tatler. Volume 1 ISBN 0766187381.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Amours of William Congreve is a book written by William Congreve himself and published in 1730. The book is an autobiography that details Congreve's life, his literary works, and his romantic relationships. The book begins with Congreve's early life, including his upbringing and education. He then moves on to discuss his literary career, which includes his famous plays such as The Way of the World and Love for Love. Congreve also discusses his involvement in the literary circles of his time and his friendships with other notable writers.The book also delves into Congreve's personal life, particularly his romantic relationships. He discusses his affairs with various women, including actresses and aristocrats. The book provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time, particularly in regards to relationships and sexuality.Overall, Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Amours of William Congreve is a fascinating autobiographical account of one of the most prominent writers of the Restoration period. The book provides insight into the life and times of Congreve, as well as the literary and cultural landscape of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.

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William Congreve, ranked among the best of Britain's comedy playwrights, in the hand's of Walter Schenck's brilliant transformation, has underwent a metamorphic rise from ill-conceived and haphazard play script formatting to a precisely rendered offering. By adhering to Walter Schenck's mathematical formula's Congreve's four plays are presented far above any other publication on the market. Schenck's official series of stage play formatting are indispensable for all actors and directors.

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The Double Dealer is a comic play written by English playwright William Congreve, first produced in 1693.This comedy sees character Mellefont, nephew and prospective heir of Lord Touchwood, about to marry Cynthia, daughter of Sir Paul Plyant. Lady Touchwood, a violent and dissolute woman, is in love with Mellefont, but as he rejects her advances, determines to prevent the match and ruin him in Lord Touchwood's esteem. In this design she finds a confederate in Maskwell, the Double Dealer, who has been her lover, pretends to be Mellefont's friend, and aspires to cheat him of Cynthia and get her for himself. To this end he leads Plyant to suspect an intrigue between Mellefont and Lady Plyant, and Touchwood an intrigue between Mellefont and Lady Touchwood; and contrives that Touchwood shall find Mellefont in the latter's chamber

Title: Semele, HWV 58 Composer: George Frideric Handel Original Publisher: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft The complete score to Handel's Semele, HWV 58, as originally published as part of the Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, Band 7, in 1860 with German introduction and English and German text. Performer's Reprints are produced in conjunction with the International Music Score Library Project. These are out of print or historical editions, which we clean, straighten, touch up, and digitally reprint. Due to the age of original documents, you may find occasional blemishes, damage, or skewing of print. While we do extensive cleaning and editing to improve the image quality, some items are not able to be repaired. A portion of each book sold is donated to small performing arts organizations to create jobs for performers and to encourage audience growth.

THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Complete Works of William Congreve V2, by William Congreve. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076618739X.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Works Of Mr. Congreve In Two Volumes, Volumes 1-2; The Works Of Mr. Congreve In Two Volumes; J. Nicholls ((Londres)) William Congreve William Lowndes ((Londres)), J. Nicholls ((Londres)), William Nicoll ((Londres)), Samuel Bladon ((Londres)), James Barker ((Londres)) printed for W. Lowndes, J. Nicholls, W. Nicoll, S. Bladon, and J. Barker, 1788 Drama; English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Drama / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Literary Criticism / Drama

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

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