The Way Of The World

by William Congreve

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788119623303
Publisher:	Sanage Publishing House
Publication date:	10/05/2023
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

William Congreve (24 January 1670 - 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet. His works, which form an important component of Restoration literature, were known for their use of satire and the comedy of manners genre. Notable plays he wrote include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1694), Love for Love (1695), The Mourning Bride (1697) and The Way of the World (1700).

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