Publisher's Synopsis
Letters by William Congreve is a collection of personal correspondence written by the famous English playwright and poet. The book contains over 200 letters, spanning a period of almost thirty years, from 1691 to 1721. The letters are addressed to a wide range of people, including friends, family members, literary colleagues, and patrons.The letters provide a fascinating insight into Congreve's life and times, including his friendships with other literary figures such as John Dryden and Alexander Pope, his involvement in the theater world, and his experiences as a courtier and diplomat. They also reveal his personal thoughts and feelings on a range of subjects, from love and friendship to politics and religion.The book is edited and annotated by David Roberts, who provides helpful context and commentary throughout. The letters are presented in chronological order, allowing readers to follow Congreve's life and career as it unfolds. This collection is an invaluable resource for scholars of English literature and theater, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and social history of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Complete Works of William Congreve V1, by William Congreve. To purchase the entire book, please order 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.
