William Congreve Quotes


A little scorn is alluring.


Citations

Congreve, William. The Old Batchelor, a Comedy. Peter Buck, 1693.

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William Congreve
William Congreve
  • Born: January 24, 1670
  • Died: January 19, 1729
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Playwright, Poet

William Congreve 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.