The Old Bachelor: A Comedy by William Congreve

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Author Congreve, William, 1670-1729
Editor Street, G. S. (George Slythe), 1867-1936
Title The Old Bachelor: A Comedy
Credits Transcribed from the 1895 Methuen and Co. edition (_Comedies of William Congreve_, _Volume 1_) by David Price
Summary "The Old Bachelor: A Comedy" by William Congreve is a comedic play written during the late 17th century, a time marked by the Restoration of the English monarchy. The play revolves around themes of love, deception, and the complexities of romantic relationships as it follows several characters, including the bachelor Heartwell, who pretends to disdain women while secretly harboring feelings for a young woman named Silvia. The opening of the play introduces us to the characters Bellmour and Vainlove, who engage in witty banter about love and relationships. Vainlove is caught in a web of love interests, particularly with Araminta, while Heartwell maintains a façade of indifference towards women. Their conversations reveal the playful and ironic nature of courtship among the men, as they navigate the expectations and pitfalls of love in their society. Through this dialogue, Congreve sets the tone for a comedy that explores the follies of its characters, blending humor with sharp social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama (Comedy)
Subject Comedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 1192
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 11, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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