William Congreve | English dramatist | Biography, Books, Writings & Quotes | Learning The Easy Way

 

William Congreve:

William Congreve was an English dramatist. He was an important playwright in the Restoration Period. He was born in 1670. He was the friend of Jonathon Swift. He was very famous for "Comedy of Manners". He died in 1729 at the age of 58 in England.

Famous Plays:

• The Way of the World
• Love for Love
• The Mourning Bride
• The Old Bachelor
• The Double Dealer