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  • Textbook
  • © 1992

William Congreve

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Part of the book series: English Dramatists (ENGDRAMA)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Life and Work

    • David Thomas
    Pages 1-13
  3. The Literary Context

    • David Thomas
    Pages 14-26
  4. The Philosophical and Political Context

    • David Thomas
    Pages 27-38
  5. The Theatrical Context

    • David Thomas
    Pages 39-50
  6. Literary Theory and Morality Debates

    • David Thomas
    Pages 51-65
  7. Comedies of Appetite and Contract

    • David Thomas
    Pages 66-103
  8. Tragedy, Masque and Opera

    • David Thomas
    Pages 104-123
  9. Congreve in Production

    • David Thomas
    Pages 124-143
  10. Critical Responses

    • David Thomas
    Pages 144-161
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 162-179

Authors and Affiliations

  • Castle Lane, UK

    David Thomas

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