William Congreve

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William Congreve

William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright, poet and Whig politician. His works, which form an important component of Restoration literature, were known for their use of satire and the comedy of manners genre. Notable plays he wrote include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1694), Love for Love (1695), The Mourning Bride (1697) and The Way of the World (1700). Dying in London, Congreve was buried at the Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1670 (Leeds), Died January 19, 1729 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1916

Roles Represented in DAHR: librettist

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Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Victor	C-15398	12-in.	11/13/1914	Oh, sleep! Why dost thou leave me?	Alma Gluck	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	librettist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Congreve, William," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102490.

Congreve, William. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102490.

"Congreve, William." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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