The complete works of William Congreve / ed. by Montague Summers. Vols 2 & 3
1923, 1st edition. London : Nonesuch Press. Poor copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned, stained and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Texts remains clear and without blemish. Bookplates inside. Item #398769
Physical description; 2 volumes. 27 cm. Vols 2 & 3. Contents; V. 1. Introduction. Letters. Incognita. The old batchelour. -- v. 2. The double-dealer. Love for love. The mourning bride. -- v. 3. The way of the world. The judgment of Paris. Semele. Squire Trelooby. Humor in comedy. The amendments of Mr. Collier's citations. -- v. 4. Congreve's poems. Preface to Dryden. The Tatler. Subjects; Congreve, William 1670-1729. The Way of the world. 17th century writing. 17th century playwriting. Theatre. Dramaturgy. Cilliam Congreve. Anthology.
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