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This volume presents the collected poetical works of William Congreve, one of the foremost playwrights and poets of the English Restoration period. Featuring a comprehensive selection of his poems, the collection offers readers a rich view into the literary landscape of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The volume also includes a biographical account of Congreve's life, providing context for understanding his literary contributions and the influences that shaped his work. Congreve is celebrated for his wit, elegance, and mastery of language, and his poetry reflects the sophistication and refined sensibilities of his time. This collection is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature, offering a comprehensive overview of Congreve's poetic achievements and insights into the cultural and intellectual milieu of the Restoration era. Readers will appreciate the timeless beauty and enduring appeal of Congreve's verse. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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