Complete Works of William Congreve Volume 4: The Fourth Volume Containing Congreve's Poems, Preface to Dryden, The Tatler
by William Congreve
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This the fourth in a 4-volume set including Congreve's poetry, his preface to Dryden's dramatic works and his brief contribution to THE TATTLER.( a periodical launched in London by the essayist Sir Richard Steele in April 1709, appearing three times weekly until January 1711. At first its avowed intention was to present accounts of gallantry, pleasure, and entertainment, of poetry, and of foreign and domestic news. These all were reported and "issued" from various London coffee and chocolate houses. In time The Tatler began to investigate manners and society, establishing its principles of ideal behaviour, its concepts of a perfect gentleman and gentlewoman, and its standards of good taste. Dueling, gambling, rakish behaviour, and coquettishness were criticized, and virtuous action was admired. Numerous anecdotes and stories gave point to the moral codes advanced. The periodical had an explicit Whig allegiance and was several times drawn into political controversy.
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- Title
- Complete Works of William Congreve Volume 4
- Author
- William Congreve
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- no jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Russell & Russell
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1964
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- 0.00 lbs
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