| 单词 | Congreve |
| 例句 | “Semele” was a hybrid, adapted from an existing opera libretto by William Congreve, though Handel stipulated that it be presented at Covent Garden in the manner of an oratorio. Review: The English Concert Brings a Marvelous ‘Semele’ 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Its neighbour The Swan, meanwhile, will bookend a revival of William Congreve's Love for Love with two new plays by Marina Carr and Helen Edmundson. Sir Antony Sher to play Lear for RSC 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z His most recent article, in the Dec. 20 issue, is on the English Restoration playwright and poet William Congreve. Charles Rosen, Pianist, Polymath and Author, Dies at 85 2012-12-11T01:24:22Z At times they call to mind one of Congreve’s or Sheridan’s comedies of manners. Why Robert Lowell, Famed as a Poet, Should Be Remembered for His Prose 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Any woman of a certain age in anything by Shakespeare, Dickens, Congreve, Dryden or Sheridan. Bette Midler Is Still in the Thrall of 19th-Century Novelists 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Not a definitive production but glossy, highly handsome in Naomi Wilkinson's all-white design and very good when it remembers that, in Congreve as in so much comedy, the meaning lies in the music. The Way of the World ? review 2012-02-08T19:18:38Z The exhibition here is content with reproductions both of his manuscript of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and of a Congreve rocket like those the British were firing. Exhibition Review: ‘1812: A Nation Emerges,’ at National Portrait Gallery 2012-06-25T21:40:37Z William Congreve’s takedown of money-grubbing nuptials is being updated to the Hamptons in a voice that sounds like pure Rebeck: energetic, contemporary, funny and brutally honest about gender and leverage. ‘Smash’ writer Rebeck brings a new ‘Way of the World’ to D.C. 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z Music is often thought of as inherently good, a view exemplified in the playwright Wilhelm Congreve's oft-cited aphorism "music hath charms to soothe a savage breast." How the Nazis used music to celebrate and facilitate murder 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Still, Handel’s opera, with an English libretto by William Congreve, can be seen as a cautionary tale of using sex to gain power and explores the mingling of desire and ambition. Review: Handel’s ‘Semele’ Comes With Sumo Wrestlers at BAM 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z The great comic writers omitted from this list are mainly playwrights: notably, Shakespeare, Jonson, Congreve, Sheridan and Wilde. Which is the perfect comic novel? 2010-12-13T14:48:00Z The Way of the World, written and directed by Theresa Rebeck, adapted from the play by William Congreve. Review | Theresa Rebeck’s riff on Restoration comedy is not quite a smash 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z In a Flaubertian irony, Manju studies Congreve's The Way of the World, a sleazy tale about "first-class people", without fully comprehending the text. Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Slum by Katherine Boo – review 2012-06-29T07:00:03Z Style, not substance, is the priority in “The Way of the World” at the Folger, a romp adapted from William Congreve’s Restoration comedy, updated to now and relocated to the Hamptons. Women’s Voices Festival a Potent Reminder of Who Goes Unheard Onstage 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z "We turn them up and we measure them, they're dead pretty quickly," says Mr Congreve. The incredible power of blue LEDs 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The proximity of Runway 31 to the Congreve residence acted as a catalyst for her aviation affinity. Woman has flown planes all her life _ and isn’t slowing down 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z He is credited with developing an early, indigenous rocket known as the Mysorean, a prototype of British Congreve rockets used in the Napoleonic wars. Indian warrior king's rocket cache found in abandoned well 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z The quote about Alexander the Great that they use in Die Hard is actually bastardised from dramatist William Congreve. The 'vampire breast lift': just another grotesque beauty boob | Van Badham 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Gen Congreve, who led the Rifles Brigade and was positioned at British Headquarters near Neuve Chapelle, says it was the Germans who initiated the suspension in hostilities. WW1 Christmas truce letter found 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z Dan Congreve and colleagues at Stanford University are working on LEDs made with perovskite crystals, a material often used in solar cells. The incredible power of blue LEDs 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Also on hand is a model of a British Congreve rocket used in the assault. Washington museum shows War of 1812 not just "Star-Spangled Banner" 2012-07-01T11:00:58Z The latter advancing steadily, throwing Congreve rockets as they approached, so shook the courage of the militia that it required but the levelled gleaming bayonet to scatter them like sheep over the field. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z As a by-product, it threw the duchesse into a frame of mind described by Congreve in his line about the Gehenna-like fury of a woman scorned. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z I do not know how familiar Mr. Congreve and his writings and his doctrines are to the American public. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z As Dr Congreve says, "There's still room to grow" - and glow, presumably. The incredible power of blue LEDs 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The Penny Box of Lucifers, or Congreves, or by whatever name called, is a real triumph of Science, and an advance in civilization. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z A flight of Congreve rockets followed, crossing and recrossing the heavens in every direction, and weaving a fiery net-work over the heads of the astonished but undaunted Americans. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The works of Dryden, Waller, Prior, Congreve, Wycherley, Vanbrugh, Rochester and Addison were all devoured, and he took an especial interest in Butler’s witty Hudibras. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z In London, Mr. Congreve is, in a quiet way, a sort of celebrity or peculiarity. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z True, he was educated at Harrow, but he threw aside Demosthenes and Cicero for Congreve and Vanburgh, and wrote comedies when he should have studied mathematics. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z Congreve, in his Love for Love, makes Foresight thus address Sir Sampson Legend: "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude." The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) 2012-03-01T03:00:25.290Z Her beauty drew encomiums from Congreve and from Steele in the pages of the Tatler, and her other qualities were praised by William Law. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z He visited the witty Congreve, who begged his guest to consider him not as an author but as a gentleman. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z The lecturer was Mr. Richard Congreve, and the subject of his discourses was the creed of Positivism. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z Says Congreve, in the “Way of the World”:— “The gentlemen stay but to comb, madam, and will wait on you.” England in the Days of Old 2012-02-18T03:00:17.863Z Gage and Congreve of the 14th are coming from Gloucester," he said, "and Codrington and two or three yeomanry chaps. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Edmund Gosse has sent me his clever little life of Congreve, just out, and I have read it—but it isn't so good as his Raleigh. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z Congreve's "Mourning Bride" is a melodrama, judged by our standards at present, but for many years it was considered one of the great tragedies in the language. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z "Sir Arthur Congreve wishes to see your ladyship very particularly," was the reply. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z Here he kept open house in the spacious and genial fashion of that time, and entertained Pope, Congreve, Bolingbroke, Pulteney, the wits as well as the princes of the day. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z The law, according to him, was never to be levelled even against works which might be considered immoral and indecent, such as some of those of Dryden, Congreve, or Rochester. Is the Bible Indictable? Being an Enquiry whether the Bible Comes within the Ruling of the Lord Chief Justice as to Obscene Literature 2011-12-13T03:00:25.353Z We are, in fact, met here by an obscurity not unlike that which involves the more famous connection of Congreve with Mrs. Bracegirdle. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Not less successful on the stage than the plays of Banks and Southerne was the single tragedy of Congreve. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z "Yes; eventually the police traced the woman who had been in the railway carriage with Lady Congreve's bag, and she confessed to having stolen the jewel." Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z We must go back to Congreve and Sheridan to find a parallel. Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z Sterne, Fielding, Smollett, Swift, must all be flung into the dusthole after Congreve, Wycherley, Jonson; Dryden, of course, follows these without delay, and Spencer, with his “Faerie Queene,” is the next victim. Is the Bible Indictable? Being an Enquiry whether the Bible Comes within the Ruling of the Lord Chief Justice as to Obscene Literature 2011-12-13T03:00:25.353Z It was compared to the comedies of Clyde Fitch, of Oscar Wilde, of Sheridan, and of Congreve—yes, actually Congreve! The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Congreve's remarkable dramatic ingenuity was skillfully exercised in combining all the elements that the average audience delighted in, and yet presenting these draped sufficiently to avoid offending the judicious. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z Lady Congreve's pathetic little face brightened, a gleam of pleasure shot into her wistful eyes. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z Congreve was a Whig, but Swift insisted that he should find honor at the hands of the Tories, and Harley honored him accordingly. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z He received his education in the school of Kilkenny, and from these circumstances it is probable that persons had fallen into the erroneous impression that Congreve was a native of Ireland. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z But to be seriously compared to Congreve, not Congreve the man but Congreve the author—! The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Of Restoration tragedies, Banks's "Unhappy Favorite" and Lee's "Rival Queens" were perhaps the most popular, and other plays of Banks, Lee, Otway, Dryden, Congreve, and Southerne were acted yearly. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z He saw—a piece of jewellery I was wearing, and he—said it had belonged to his wife—that—Lady Congreve had been robbed, and that I had robbed her. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z The Company delayed the opening of a new play by one William Congreve, The Old Bachelor. The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce 2011-09-15T02:00:12.030Z This clever and celebrated Birth-place of Congreve, the poet. poet, was baptised in the church of this village in the month of February of the same year. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z He thought of Dickens' famous utterance on the subject of being flippant about one's life's work; he thought of the example of Congreve. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Noble authors as well as the greatest wits, the Earl of Orrery, Granville, Dryden, and Congreve, courted the tragic muse. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z "How do you account for the pendant which, according to Sir Arthur, belongs to his wife, Lady Congreve, being in Miss Moore's possession," Fergusson here put in. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z He was a frequent visitor with Pope, and received unvarying kindness from Congreve and Arbuthnot. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z Thus was I, as it were, brought into contact with Addison and Steele, and Congreve, and Garth, and Dryden, and with many hereditary nobles, remembered only because they were patrons of those natural nobles. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z Was he, Harry, guilty of something like the pose of Congreve? The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Congreve was the local counsel of Margrave's railroad, and was a man that could be trusted. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z What audience could now endure, or what police permit, the plays of Congreve and of Otway? The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind 2011-08-19T02:00:11.867Z The warp," he says, "was laid perpendicularly, the reed fell with the force of at least half a hundredweight, and the springs which threw the shuttle were strong enough to have thrown a Congreve rocket. Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science 2011-07-19T02:00:21.280Z At Bardsey Grange, in this parish, resided occasionally, and died, Francis Thorpe, the tyrannical Baron of the Exchequer; but the same house is rendered memorable as the birth place of the poet Congreve, in 1670. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z Comparison of the religious and social ideals of the Greeks with those of Shakespeare’s audience, Congreve’s public, Tom Robertson’s, or the public of today shows the truth of the second. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z He has no pretensions to the brilliance of Congreve, but his amusing dialogue arises naturally out of the situation, and its wit is never strained. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z There was Woodward as "The Fine Gentleman," with the inimitable rakehell air in which the heroes of Wycherly and Congreve and Farquhar live again. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z Richard Congreve described The Spanish Gypsy as ‘a mass of positivism.’ The Age of Tennyson 2011-05-31T02:00:36.607Z I now set to work and organized a series of meetings in London and the provinces, some of which were cooperated in by Dr. Congreve, Professor Beesly, and other prominent members of the Positivist party. A Few Words About the Devil And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays 2011-05-31T02:00:28.247Z The best comedies of Congreve and Wycherley would seem intolerable to us without this excision. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z The subjects of the lectures already noticed were Swift, Congreve, and Addison. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z Hazlitt said of Congreve that "the workmanship overlays the materials; in Wycherley the casting of the parts and the fable are alone sufficient to ensure success." Oscar Wilde A Critical Study 2011-05-04T02:00:14.580Z He had been an actor himself, and so was much more closely in touch with the stage than the aristocratic Congreve. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z Restoration comedy was largely based on Moli�re, who was brutalized by Wycherley, and adapted but not improved by Congreve. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z I do not know why it is that Congreve, one of the great dramatists of the world, perhaps our greatest social playwright, seems to lack personal attractiveness. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Like its predecessor, the Temple 325 Beau was an essay in the vein of Congreve and Wycherley, though, in a measure, an advance on Love in Several Masques. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z This is a very different thing from the dialogue of Congreve on the one hand or of J. M. Synge on the other. Oscar Wilde A Critical Study 2011-05-04T02:00:14.580Z The Man of Mode or Sir Fopling Flutter, indisputably the best comedy of intrigue written in England before the days of Congreve, was acted and printed in 1676, and enjoyed an unbounded success. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z Congreve was, however, a master of sparkling dialogue, and in one play, The Way of the World, he has shown himself not unworthy of comparison with his master. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z To the book collector the folio publications of Congreve in verse are precious and amusing, but they have never attracted the notice of a bibliographer. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z "What! still at Congreve lights—if I shouldn't hate the werry sight and smell on 'em by this time." Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z Not until Congreve had had three plays successfully acted did he write one of which "but little ... was prepared for that general taste which seems now to be predominant in the palates of our audience." Oscar Wilde A Critical Study 2011-05-04T02:00:14.580Z He invented the comedy of intrigue, and led the way for the masterpieces of Congreve and Sheridan. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z A play called "The Cornish Squire" was adapted from the same work of Molière, by Vanbrugh, Congreve, and Walsh. A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe 2011-02-16T03:00:34.387Z J. Wise, to announce the existence of a work by Congreve hitherto unknown and unsuspected in its original form. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Thus it is, that you often hear the Question in Company, which is the best Poet, Virgil or Horace, Milton or Waller, Dryden or Wycherley, Congreve or Row. An Essay on Criticism 2011-02-06T03:00:52.167Z City and university alike went wild over him, and his poems that you sent us, as your malicious Mr. Atkins would say, like Congreve rockets, set fire to both old and young. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z Goldsmith had humor, Congreve wit; and probably that is the main reason why “She Stoops to Conquer” still holds the stage, whereas the plays of Congreve are known only to the scholar. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z It was a shameful defeat: all turned tail and ran before the enemy; and when the Congreve rockets were sent, ricochetting, hissing, and spitting fire, to explode among the panic-stricken fugitives, the chaos became complete. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z As is known, Congreve came up from the country some time in 1692. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z They are like Congreve's plays, stained with libertine morals and base principles. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams For Congreve, while he admitted the brilliancy of his wit, he evinced no great respect. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 During her lifetime she was suspected of being secretly married to Congreve, whose mistress she is also said to have been. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" And they deserved all his kindness, the gallant lads; resolute under fire and always good-humoured, they were ever ready to fight and feared neither death nor the devil,—no, nor Congreve rockets, for that matter. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z In 1705 was published as a folio pamphlet the Ode on Mrs. Arabella Hunt singing, and I supposed that this was the original appearance of this pindaric, which is one of Congreve's best. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Congreve's 'Love for Love,' Vanbrugh's 'Relapse, Farquhar's 'Beaux' Stratagem,' Goldsmith's 'She Stoops to Conquer,' and Sheridan's 'School for Scandal,' are the best comedies written since Jonson, Fletcher, and Massinger held the stage. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 The foppish depreciation of his own literary productions with which Congreve met the compliments of Voltaire, Mr. Thackeray rather commended than otherwise, but not for a reason which would have pleased the great man. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 Presently I was indeed to number character itself among the abstractions, encouraged by Congreve’s saying that “passions are too powerful in the fair sex to let humour,” or as we say character, “have its course.” The Trembling of the Veil Congreve's "Double Dealer," illustration of a scene from, comprising Maskwell and Lady Touchwood. Aubrey Beardsley He praises Congreve's verses, and then goes on to say, in lines of conspicuous warmth and sincerity: Nor does your Verse alone our Passions move; Beyond the Poet, we the Person love. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z "He that loses hope"—says Congreve—"may part with anything." Faith and Unfaith With an air of greatness, Congreve put on his best clothes, stalked among wits who all thronged to admire him, however eminent they might be, and approached fine ladies with a certainty of conquest. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 And what Part of this Play, Sir, can you charge with a Theft either from any French Author, from Plautus, Fletcher, Congreve, or Corneille? A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope Thus he presented the singular spectacle, only paralleled by our own Congreve, and that not exactly, of a short period of consummate activity followed by almost complete inaction. A Short History of French Literature Next came Dryden's Persius, to which Congreve prefixed a splendid poem of compliment: the triumph of The Old Bachelor followed in January. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Nor should it be forgotten that three of the foremost English writers of comedy in its later days, Congreve, Farquhar and Sheridan, were Irish, the first by education, and the latter two by birth also. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" And who could resist that very great Mr. Congreve, with his very fine coat, squeezing a hand, covered with diamonds, through the ringlets of a dishevelled periwig? The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 If any taste for plays has been developed by Shakespeare, it might be turned to Marlowe, Congreve, and Sheridan. A Novelist on Novels In brilliancy of wit he is, among dramatists, inferior only to Aristophanes and Congreve. A Short History of French Literature The Arabella Hunt ode therefore belongs to the beginning, and not, as I supposed, to the close, of Congreve's brief poetic career. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z And in the masterpieces of R. B. Sheridan some of the happiest features of the comedy of Congreve were revived, together with its too uniform brilliancy of dialogue, but without its indecency of tone. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" They brought contemporary social life upon the stage as did Congreve in 1680, Sheridan in 1765; and they made that life interesting to large numbers of theater-goers who hitherto had abstained from play acting. How to See a Play His feelings about his changed relations are shown plainly in the fine epistle with which he consoled Congreve for the failure of his comedy of the 'Double Dealer.' Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 But he took a less Rabelaisian licence of range than Aristophanes, and he never, like Congreve, allows his action to drift aimlessly while his characters shoot pleasantries at one another. A Short History of French Literature In the dedication of that play Dryden speaks of "my most ingenious friend, Mr. Congreve," who has observed "the mechanic unities" of time and space strictly. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z To Congreve is due the credit for the revival of the regular ode in the eighteenth century, after it had been long forgotten by English poets. English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History The British answered with a shower of Congreve rockets and bullets, but with little or no effect, and in less than half an hour were driven in confusion from their camp. Elsie at Viamede But both to Congreve justly shall submit, One matched in judgment, both o'ermatched in wit. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 Congreve's Mourning Muse of Alexis: All nature mourns; the floods and rocks deplore And cry with me, Pastora is no more. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition The complete neglect which has overtaken the minor writings of Congreve is regrettable. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Meantime the irregular form, devised by Cowley, had become popular; and against the license of this Congreve protested in his Discourse on the Pindaric Ode, prefixed to his Ode of 1706. English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History Comte and Dr. Congreve, who would banish petition from the sphere of worship. Modern Substitutes for Christianity To complete this dreadful scene, the roaring Congreves ran along the bastion's top, breaking legs and arms with their shaking tails. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Congreve's Prologue to the Queen: For never was in Rome nor Athens seen So fair a circle, and so bright a queen. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition Now for a white sheet to wrap both Congreve and myself. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Dryden acknowledged, in the preface to his Fables, the justice of Collier’s strictures, though he protested against the manner of the onslaught;1 but Congreve made an angry reply; Vanbrugh and others followed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" The Religion of Humanity has numbered among its adherents, in part or in whole, several celebrated persons in this country, such as Richard Congreve, Dr. Bridges, Professor Beesley, Cotter Morison, George Eliot. Modern Substitutes for Christianity The Congreve rocket is a most destructive instrument of death; its enormous shaking tail carries everything before it; and, when it explodes, it kills some yards round, and fires houses right and left. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment I have lately seen a pastoral of yours in Mr. Walsh's and Congreve's hands, which is extremely fine, and is generally approved of by the best judges in poetry. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition My dear friend and master grimly remarked, "I wonder neither you nor Congreve spotted 'reading makes a full man'!" Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Of this comedy Congreve said that it had “a great many things that were like wit in it”; and Vanbrugh honoured it by writing his Relapse as a sequel. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" Dr. Richard Congreve owns that much of the Religion of Humanity exists already in the Christian Faith, but, in one respect, he asserts that the Religion of Humanity can claim to be entirely original. Modern Substitutes for Christianity William Congreve tells us— 221 “Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. As tuneful Congreve tries his rural strains, Pan quits the woods, the list'ning fauns the plains. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition That Congreve could not write a tolerable song I frankly admit. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z This is the comedy of artificial life, of wit and satire, such as we see it in Congreve, Wycherley, Vanburgh, etc. Hazlitt on English Literature An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature One is ashamed to be seen reading the unblushing profligacy of Wycherley, Cibber, Vanbrugh, and Congreve. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 Then there were the Lady Wortley Montagu, with her lines to Congreve; and Chesterfield, with his ‘Advice to a Lady in Autumn’; Fielding, with his inimitable epistles to Walpole; and Goldsmith, with his incomparable ‘Retaliation.’ By-ways in Book-land Short Essays on Literary Subjects In the tears of Amaryllis for Amyntas, Congreve says of the tigers and wolves, that They dumb distress and new compassion show. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition I was rejoiced to see that Mr. Montague Summers, than whom no one living is more competent to carry out such a labour, proposed to edit Congreve's plays. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Curll, indeed, was then sending forth many pseudo squires, with lives of “Congreve,” “Mrs. Oldfield,” &c.; all which contained some curious particulars, picked up in coffee-houses, conversations, or pamphlets of the day. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors Congreve, when he had scarcely attained his101 majority, was rewarded for his first comedy with places which made him independent for life. Books and Authors Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches Congreve, Ode to Lord Godolphin: "And soars with rapture while she sings." Select Poems of Thomas Gray However, he was followed in the same way by Mr. Congreve, though with a little more correctness.—Pope. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition Another instance of Dryden's connexion with Congreve, which I observed too late to record it, is the fact that the latter contributed a song to the Love Triumphant of the former in 1694. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Dryden and Congreve! the one the finest genius, the other the most exquisite wit of our nation, are to be vexed to madness!—their failures are not to excite sympathy, but contempt or ridicule! Calamities and Quarrels of Authors In the reigns of William III., of Anne, and of George I., even such men as Congreve and Addison could scarcely have been able to live like gentlemen by the mere sale of their writings. Books and Authors Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches Congreve is said to have been the first who so constructed English odes. Select Poems of Thomas Gray Among the poems of Congreve is one entitled "The Mourning Muse of Alexis, a Pastoral lamenting the death of Queen Mary." The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition Yet since the poet's death—and this shows how little anybody reads Congreve—the contents of Mr. Wise's quarto have appeared in each successive edition of the Poems. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z He wrote a charming character of Congreve's Millamant, but it was unnoticed because he was not a Government tool. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) Of all English poets, none have worked so thoroughly on the ancient model as Gray, although to Congreve must be given the honor of being the first to attempt this species of English composition. Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer Whatever comes from England, be it Congreve rockets or vegetable pills, must needs be perfect. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 At the grand entertainment given at Vauxhall in July, 1813, to celebrate the victories of the Marquis of Wellington, the fire-works, prepared under the direction of General Congreve, were the theme of universal admiration. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. In 1888 I was not able to describe Congreve's ode on the Taking of Namur in its original form, but since then I have secured a copy of the first edition of 1695. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z And yet, though I cannot take Hazlitt's judgment, I would frankly admit that Hazlitt's enthusiasm brings out Congreve's real merits with a force of which a calmer judge would be incapable. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) Sing me the song that I like.—Congreve, Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges South, Congreve, and Sheridan are hardly richer in the precious article. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 Adjoining the French forces on the British right flank lay General Congreve's Thirteenth Corps. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War As Dr. Johnson mischievously said of Congreve's one novel, Incognita, it is easier to praise Les Plus Forts than to read it. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z His first reading of 'Paul and Virginia' is associated with an inn at Bridgewater; and at another old-fashioned inn he tells how the rustic fare and the quaint architecture gave additional piquancy to Congreve's wit. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) But Congreve seems to have gained yet farther than Southerne upon Dryden's friendship. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges "Marriage very rarely mends a man's manners," is a sadly true statement of the playwright Congreve, and one whose truth touches women also as concerning the marriage state. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society Mr. Congreve had suggested, among other things, the cession of Gibraltar to Spain, in accordance with his view of international duties. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice The discovery, after 200 years, of a unique copy of an unsuspected separate publication by Congreve confirms a suspicion of mine that other such pamphlets may exist. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z It was in the early seventeen hundred and thirties when Allan Ramsay, "in fear and trembling of legal and clerical censure," lent out the plays of Congreve and Farquhar from his famous High Street library. Penelope's Progress Being Such Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton As Relate to Her Experiences in Scotland Congreve.—Commissioner for licensing Hackney Coaches; Commissioner for Wine Licences; place in the Pipe-office; post in the Custom-house; Secretary of Jamaica. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Outlawed for absolving traitors, 87.Attacks the immorality of the stage, 88.Replies to Congreve, 93.Colloquies on Society, Southey's, reviewed, i. 496-545. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) The 'honest and noble passions of a single nation would blow all Mr. Congreve's schemes to atoms like so many cobwebs. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice But I have shown how confused is all the evidence with regard to Congreve's offices, which roused Thackeray to such superfluous indignation. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Here is the monument of the dramatic poet Congreve, and that of Admiral Tyrrell, who was buried at sea in 1766, always attracts the notice of visitors. Little Folks (December 1884) A Magazine for the Young Congreve was very intimate for years with Mrs. Bracegirdle, and lived in the same street, his house very near hers, until his acquaintance with the young Duchess of Marlborough. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges As delineated by the Roman poets, 25.What the word implies in its modern sense, 26.Change in the nature of the passion in the Middle Ages, 27.Love for Love, Congreve's, iii. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) He denounces a manifesto from Mr. Congreve in January 1857, and again from the patriotic side. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice In any case, a single sheet with, or more likely without, the signature of Mr. Congreve is worth looking out for. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Tonson thought so well of the collection that he urged his nephew, then his agent in London, to purchase Congreve’s books. The Library of William Congreve Congreve and Rowe courted her in the persons of their lovers. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Till Congreve came forth,—so ran this exquisite flattery,—the superiority of the poets who preceded the civil wars was acknowledged:— "Theirs was the giant race before the flood." Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Congreve was boarding at the village hotel, with apparently no business on hand more pressing than smoking, fishing and lounging about the village. The Tin Box and What it Contained To the next generation it may seem as faded and old-fashioned as the wit of Congreve or Sheridan. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations Among the 713 items advertised for sale on June 2, 3, and 4, 1930, were ten books containing the signature of William Congreve. The Library of William Congreve There is a Mrs. Nickleby, of the year 1700, in Congreve's comedy of The Double Dealer, in whose character the author introduces some wonderful traits of roguish satire. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges His chief merit, like Congreve's, lies in the style of his dialogue. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) "I hope you didn't hurt him much," said Congreve, smiling. The Tin Box and What it Contained We tolerate the humour of Congreve, not because it is thoroughly amusing, but because it has survived better than most. G. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study These, we may presume, were but a small part of the Congreve books which had been incorporated with the Leeds family library in 1740. The Library of William Congreve She is practised on by the gallants of the play, and no more knows how to resist them than any of the ladies above quoted could resist Congreve. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges In 1694 Congreve brought out the Double Dealer, a comedy in which all the powers which had produced the Old Bachelor showed themselves, matured by time and improved by exercise. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Soon afterward the two were sitting at a small table in Congreve's bedroom at the hotel, playing poker. The Tin Box and What it Contained Congreve's redoubt, who kept the whole at bay. Notes and Queries, Number 207, October 15, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. In one list from the middle of the eighteenth century appear a few of the books known to have been in Congreve’s library. The Library of William Congreve Mr. Congreve says he will write a Mourning Widow, that shall be better than his Mourning Bride. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Congreve's mind, though a mind of no common fertility and vigor, was of a different class. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) This is essentially a gambling game, and for that reason it was a special favorite with James Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained Several barges and launches had taken their stations in different points, from whence they threw Congreve rockets, and carcasses. The Defence of Stonington (Connecticut) Against a British Squadron, August 9th to 12th, 1814 As for Congreve’s 44–page manuscript book list, evidently it was too useful to destroy—too valuable a record of the fine collection acquired by the Leeds family. The Library of William Congreve “There are few men who will make such a sacrifice for them,” says Mr. Congreve, who knew a part of the sex pretty well. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Congreve had not, in a large measure, the poetical faculty; but compared with Wycherley he might be called a great poet. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) "I don't know, exactly; I've got an account somewhere," answered Congreve, carelessly. The Tin Box and What it Contained The Congreve Rockets which were frightful at first, lost their terrors, and effected little. The Defence of Stonington (Connecticut) Against a British Squadron, August 9th to 12th, 1814 We do not, however, need to depend on this reading to prove that the manuscript lists the books of William Congreve, Esquire. The Library of William Congreve Davies, Dramatic Miscellanies.66.The sum Congreve left her was 200l., as is said in the Dramatic Miscellanies of Tom Davies; where are some particulars about this charming actress and beautiful woman. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Wycherley had wit; but the wit of Congreve far outshines that of every comic writer, except Sheridan, who has arisen within the last two centuries. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Congreve made a little calculation, and announced, in apparent surprise, that Philip owed him twenty-two dollars. The Tin Box and What it Contained After she had obeyed your order to pull to the Gillolo shore, you wantonly fired a Congreve rocket at her; your conduct in this instance being much more like that of a pirate than hers. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Furthermore it includes the identical edition of each book said by the Sotheby catalogue for the Leeds Sale of 1930 to bear the signature of Congreve. The Library of William Congreve The Congreve muse is dead, and her song choked in Time's ashes. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges One of his repartees we will quote, not as a favorable specimen of his manner, but because it was called forth by Congreve's characteristic affectation. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Harry Gilbert turned around, for the call was evidently addressed to him, and saw, standing on the piazza of the hotel, James Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained Shilly-shally.—Used by Congreve, and formerly written "shill I, shall I." Notes and Queries, Number 208, October 22, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc In other words, the three separate quartos had been specially bound together to form a unique volume, one to be found only in Congreve’s library. The Library of William Congreve “Mr. Congreve has wit enough of his own,” cries out Mr. Steele. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges His social contract a fiction, 659.His opinion as to the religion to be taught by government, 664.Way of the World, Congreve's, iii. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) He had scarcely any acquaintance with Congreve, whom he knew chiefly as a companion of Philip Ross. The Tin Box and What it Contained It was near nightfall when the British opened fire; and they kept up a constant cannonade with round shot, bombs, Congreve rockets, and carcasses until near midnight, without doing the slightest damage. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Since Congreve’s books had been incorporated with the Leeds library in 1740, we can understand how eighty-two of the identical editions in the list could turn up in sales of Leeds books in 1930. The Library of William Congreve All this pretty morality you have in the comedies of William Congreve, Esq. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Appended is an account of the battle given by Captain Walter Norris Congreve, one of the heroes of the day. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 "I don't know where Philip is this afternoon," said Congreve carelessly. The Tin Box and What it Contained C. M. For sterling wit and manly sense combin’d, Where, Congreve, shall I find thy parallel? The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 If it is ever found, it will be an interesting record of autographed Congreve books held together by one family for nearly two centuries. The Library of William Congreve Pope dedicated his Iliad to him;62 Swift, Addison, Steele, all acknowledge Congreve's rank, and lavish compliments upon him. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Roberts, the gallant and the beloved, dropped, wounded in five places, while his horse was blown to bits, and Congreve, his jacket riddled to ribbons, was hit several times. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 "How far is it to the edge of the woods?" asked Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained The strut or support of a Congreve rocket. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. None of the signatures should be accepted as that of the dramatist until the handwriting is verified, for “William” has long been a common Christian name in the Congreve family. The Library of William Congreve Could she have resisted the irresistible Mr. Congreve? Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The enemy threw into the American ranks many Congreve rockets, evidently misled in the hope that these ugly-looking missiles would strike terror to the ranks of our troops. The Battle of New Orleans including the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians and the Spanish which led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815 Philip and Congreve engaged in conversation, the latter apparently forgetting that he had a gun on his shoulder. The Tin Box and What it Contained Flat-bottomed boats, fitted with rocket-frames to fire Congreve rockets from, in naval bombardment. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. And finally, after most of the items appears the “Theca” or shelf number—one of 33 shelves on which Congreve arranged his books at his lodgings in Surrey Street, London. The Library of William Congreve In my copy of Johnson's Lives Congreve's wig is the tallest, and put on with the jauntiest air of all the laurelled worthies. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges A meteor-like shower of Congreve rockets accompanied the balls, filling the air for fifteen minutes with these missiles of terror. The Battle of New Orleans including the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians and the Spanish which led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815 "You don't mean to say you intended to shoot that crow?" asked Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained The stand from which Congreve rockets are fired. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Entries by the third hand are probably for books added to the library during Congreve’s final illness. The Library of William Congreve Mr. Congreve has done me the favour to review the Aeneis, and compare my version with the original. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Suddenly a Congreve rocket, set off at a point nearest the wood, blazed its way across the British front in the direction of the river. The Battle of New Orleans including the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians and the Spanish which led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815 "Shall I?" asked Harry, turning to Congreve, whom he recognized as his employer, and the only one entitled to order him about. The Tin Box and What it Contained A very powerful form of rocket, invented by the late Sir William Congreve, R.A., and intended to do the work of artillery without the inconvenience of its weight. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Perhaps the young Duchess, owner of the books after Congreve’s death, had already moved them to her house in St. James’s—and possibly the hand is that of her secretary. The Library of William Congreve “I am the great Mr. Congreve,” he seems to say, looking out from his voluminous curls. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges It presents a type of vulgarity, of sporting spirit, that is common in every generation, whether in the time of Congreve and Wycherley, whether in the period of Sheridan or Oscar Wilde. Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: The New York Idea "Why don't you suggest to your paternal relative to enlarge the supplies?" suggested Congreve, knocking off the ashes from his cigar. The Tin Box and What it Contained Fine looking girl, you are, my dear, and a Congreve every inch of you. Six Girls A Home Story All the items in Congreve’s list have been identified, at least tentatively. The Library of William Congreve Of one woman, whom Congreve had also admired and celebrated, Steele says, that “to have loved her was a liberal education”. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Congreve was also a resident in Howard Street, removing afterwards to Surrey Street. The Strand District The Fascination of London "So I am, but I don't take any credit for that," answered wily Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Oh, Mr. Congreve, do you mean it, indeed?" Six Girls A Home Story In Congreve’s list about sixty-two of the 659 entries are cross references or else duplicate entries. The Library of William Congreve The servants of the theatre, Dryden, Congreve,68 and others, defended themselves with the same success, and for the same cause which set Nell's lackey fighting. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Addison and Steele, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and others of celebrity, besides the Dukes of Somerset, Devonshire, Marlborough, Newcastle, etc., and many others, titled and untitled, were of the society. The Strand District The Fascination of London From Philip his mind reverted to James Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained There was the greatest commotion up stairs when Mrs. Dering told the assembled girls of Mr. Congreve's proposition. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve never completed that proposed translation, but years later he was singled out by Pope for the dedication of his Homer. The Library of William Congreve I fancy poor Congreve's theatre is a temple of Pagan delights, and mysteries not permitted except among heathens. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Schofield, Congreve, Roberts, Reed, and others of the R.A. specially distinguished themselves by galloping-in fresh teams or using the only horses left in the two batteries, and bringing two guns out of action. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service James Congreve had promised that he would come and release him, and Harry felt confident that he would do so. The Tin Box and What it Contained Remember, Mr. Congreve is old and very peculiar; he always was, and one's peculiarities increase as they grow older. Six Girls A Home Story That Congreve’s genuine interest in the classics continued throughout his life is attested by the constant and carefully chosen additions to his library. The Library of William Congreve We have said before that the chief wits of this time, with the exception of Congreve, were what we should now call men's men. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The second lecture was upon Congreve, the most worthless, and Addison, the most amiable of the English Humorists. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 Had it depended upon Philip, there would be small chance of it; but it was easy to see that Philip and Congreve were not alike. The Tin Box and What it Contained Mr. Congreve is more generous; if he really sees he is wrong, he is as impulsive to mend as he was passionate to break. Six Girls A Home Story Another report that has seemed even less in keeping with Congreve concerns the impact of Quakerism on him. The Library of William Congreve Is Congreve the inventor or improver of this rocket? James Cutbush An American Chemist, 1788-1823 He passed over peers and statesmen, to inscribe his Iliad to Congreve, with a magnanimity of which the praise had been complete, had his friend’s virtue been equal to his wit. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Just after breakfast James Congreve received a call at the hotel from Philip. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Will you tell me about Mr. Congreve, please?" Six Girls A Home Story In the case of Congreve, the earliest inventory—the 587 items in the first hand made out about 1726—came only three years before his death. The Library of William Congreve What are Congreve rockets loaded or armed with? James Cutbush An American Chemist, 1788-1823 The name of Congreve appears in the letters among those of his other friends, but without any observable distinction or consequence. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II "I thought you were a match for him," said Congreve, with an amused smile. The Tin Box and What it Contained After a few remarks about his walk, and the attractions of Canfield, conversation sank into an uneasy pause, and for some unknown reason, Mr. Congreve grew as red as a lobster. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve was evidently an active purchaser of books from his youth and did not stop during his last years. The Library of William Congreve That is to say, no patent scandal was necessary to the connexion, if in either case Congreve was a lover. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] The cause of Congreve was not tenable: whatever glosses he might use for the defence or palliation of single passages, the general tenour and tendency of his plays must always be condemned. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II James Congreve, bending over, searched carefully, and at length got some light on the subject. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Olive,—hum, ha!" said Mr. Congreve, nodding decidedly, and really looking pleased. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve’s list emphasizes collected editions, especially for plays, and contains very few quartos. The Library of William Congreve Either, therefore, our appreciation of satiric comedy is defective, or Congreve made a mistake. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] The poet whom he was charged with robbing was Congreve. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II "There's nothing for it but to go back," said Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained All of a sudden we turned around a big curve, and I just screamed right out; I was so surprised, and Uncle Ridley said that was Congreve Hall. Six Girls A Home Story But perhaps most important is the information given by the list about Congreve’s special fields of interest and the fact that the list provides likely sources for his literary work. The Library of William Congreve The fact that Congreve allowed Dryden and others to ‘polish’ his play, by giving it an air of the stage and the town which it lacked, need not of course spoil it for us. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Dryden’s conscience, or his prudence, angry as he was, withheld him from the conflict; Congreve and Vanbrugh attempted answers. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Philip was frightened and turned pale; but James Congreve only surveyed the man curiously, and said: "Is that any business of yours, my friend?" The Tin Box and What it Contained Mabel Congreve must have been a very sweet little girl, and very pretty; there are pictures of her all over the house, but the one in the library is the prettiest. Six Girls A Home Story Jacob Tonson had good reason for wanting his nephew to buy Congreve’s “genteel & well chosen” library. The Library of William Congreve The stamp of Congreve is clearly marked on p. xixthe dialogue, though not on every page. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve has merit of the highest kind; he is an original writer, who borrowed neither the models of his plot nor the manner of his dialogue. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II "That's precisely what I would like to find out," said Congreve, coolly. The Tin Box and What it Contained She didn't think, to begin with, that she was any worse than the rest, or that she needed changing any more, but rather any thing, than be like Mr. Congreve! Six Girls A Home Story Apparently this copy had been a gift from Dryden to Congreve. The Library of William Congreve When we remember that less than two years were gone since the production of The Old Bachelor, the improvement in Congreve is remarkable. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] In his preface to King Arthur he endeavoured to gain, at least, one friend, and propitiated Congreve by higher praise of his Mourning Bride than it has obtained from any other critick. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II "Oh, don't make him angry, James!" begged Philip, nervously, laying his hand on Congreve's arm. The Tin Box and What it Contained Jean instantly hid her face and began to cry, and influenced by this, the girls instantly pounced upon Mr. Congreve, and declared it should not be. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve had also an English translation of this work. The Library of William Congreve In his second play Congreve was himself, the wittiest and most polished writer of comedy in English. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Among all the efforts of early genius which literary history records, I doubt whether any one can be produced that more surpasses the common limits of nature than the plays of Congreve. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II "When I want one I will let you know," said Congreve, changing his tone and manner and regarding the other scornfully. The Tin Box and What it Contained Mrs. Dering came down in a moment, and not having entirely given up his imaginary widow, Mr. Congreve looked up in some trepidation to see if she was crying. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve’s name appears in the printed list of subscribers. The Library of William Congreve Congreve, like Rochester before him, despised the judgment of the town in these matters, but by the town he would have to be judged. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] The powers of Congreve seem to desert him when he leaves the stage, as Antæus was no longer strong than when he could touch the ground. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II "My name is James Congreve, at your service," said the owner of that name, bowing. The Tin Box and What it Contained "I always have wanted to see Congreve Hall," said Bea, with a little sigh. Six Girls A Home Story This is the edition by Congreve with the famous introduction characterizing Dryden. The Library of William Congreve At the very first Congreve had good fortune in his players. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve’s conversation must surely have been, at least, equally pleasing with his writings. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Congreve nodded carelessly and left the spot—Phil, in a very nervous condition, keeping himself somewhat in advance. The Tin Box and What it Contained Before she left Congreve Hall, Olive many times wondered that the child was not spoiled, for her slightest wish was law, from the owner down to the last servant therein. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve had only the first of three volumes. The Library of William Congreve When Congreve started on his course of play-writing, Queen Mary kept up, in a measure, the amiable custom of her uncle. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve, a very young man, elated with success, and impatient of censure, assumed an air of confidence and security. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Congreve promised to go back and untie you. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Here you are, with your face clean, and a posy in your hair," cried Mr. Congreve, from his stand on the rug. Six Girls A Home Story Since Congreve had two parts, he probably had the 1703 edition of the first part and the first edition of the second part. The Library of William Congreve The Fondlewife episode, in particular, which doubtless was mightily popular—what is there more in it than the mutton fisted wit and brutality of Wycherley, with some of Congreve’s English? The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] He is unlucky in his competitions; he tells the same idle tale with Congreve, and does not tell it so well. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II James Congreve saw that Philip had reached the point which he desired. The Tin Box and What it Contained Roger, here is your Cousin Olive, and Olive, this is Roger Ridley Congreve at your service, and we will suppose that you are cousins, for the want of a better name. Six Girls A Home Story The copy with “W. Congreve” on the title page is now in the Morgan Library in New York. The Library of William Congreve Love for Love was the most popular of Congreve’s comedies: it held the stage so long that Hazlitt could say, ‘it still acts and is still acted well.’ The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] The man who has carried farthest the glory of the English comic stage is Mr. Congreve. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure In fact, he retraced his steps, and sought Congreve in his room again. The Tin Box and What it Contained After having given them several days of uninterrupted talk, Mr. Congreve began to lay claims to more of their time. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve’s name appears in the printed list of subscribers. The Library of William Congreve ‘And crazy Congreve scarce could spare A shilling to discharge a chair,’ writes Swift, and ‘crazy’ indicates that Congreve was gouty before he was rich. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Mr. Congreve was infirm and almost dying when I met him. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure "So much the better for you," answered Congreve, coolly. The Tin Box and What it Contained Mr. Congreve surprises Himself and everybody else 97 VIII. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve probably made a collection of Smith’s prints and had them bound. The Library of William Congreve The Congreves were a Staffordshire family, of an antiquity of four hundred years at the date of the poet’s birth. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] I see you have triumphed where even the famous geologist Congreve failed. Viking Boys Philip was in a hurry to see Congreve, and get rid of his troublesome deposit. The Tin Box and What it Contained Very plainly, Mr. Congreve did not know exactly what to say next. Six Girls A Home Story Perhaps Congreve had a copy specially bound in four volumes. 8o. The Library of William Congreve At an age when Swift was beginning to try his powers, Congreve’s work was done. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] He had been abroad with Mr. Congreve, and had the most interesting stories to tell of the northern lands he had visited. Viking Boys As he came up, he saw the one of whom he was in search—James Congreve—standing on the piazza, smoking a cigarette. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Yes, sir, you're my papa's uncle, and your name is Mr. Congreve," answered Jean, just a little startled at being lifted on to his knee, and having his arm around her. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve’s name appears in the printed list of subscribers. The Library of William Congreve Valentine’s mad scene is more remarkable, in that Congreve gives rein to his fancy, and that his diction is at its very best. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] "There's a couple of eggs and Miss Congreve's box of chocolates left," Bill said. Viking Boys Philip drew the bonds from his pocket, and handed them to Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Uncle Ridley is a peculiar old man and he thinks Olive is much like the Congreves; he told me so himself, and I think he wants you for that reason." Six Girls A Home Story Congreve’s copy, with his signature on the title page of the first volume, was item No. 459 in the Leeds Sale, 1930. The Library of William Congreve The want of dramatic skill which has been alleged against Congreve is simply a question of construction—of the construction of his plays as a whole. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] And Voltaire replied that there were many gentlemen but few poets, and if Congreve had had the misfortune to be simply a gentleman he would not have troubled to call on him at all. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 James Congreve's face was overspread by an expression of covetousness. The Tin Box and What it Contained Roger Congreve returned just before twelve, and found Olive sitting alone by the sleeper, and his wrath was fully equal to hers. Six Girls A Home Story Apparently Congreve had only the first two volumes. The Library of William Congreve In this connexion it is worth while to contrast Congreve with Sheridan, who in the matter of construction was a far abler craftsman. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve, who really regarded himself as the peer of Shakespeare, was won, and sent Voltaire on his way with letters to Horace Walpole of Strawberry Hill. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 "You don't think I'm going to set up as a thief, do you, Congreve?" asked Philip, in surprise. The Tin Box and What it Contained How many times had the girls thought of Ernestine, with her beauty, her grace, and queenly little airs, as being in Congreve Hall. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve’s copy, with the signature “Will: Congreve” on the title page, is in the Library of the University of Tennessee. 8o. The Library of William Congreve Compare the petty indignation, with which the dramatist of The School for Scandal deals with p. xxixhis scandalmongers, and the amused indifference of Congreve towards the cabalists in The Way of the World. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] During these operations a Congreve rocket, which had been placed in a tube and ignited, hung within it instead of flying out. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 "I'll promise you fifty dollars, whatever the bonds bring," said Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained "I thought perhaps you was getting ready to blow his head off," exclaimed Mr. Congreve, as if in relief. Six Girls A Home Story Perhaps Congreve’s amanuensis confused the date in the title with that of the imprint. 16o. The Library of William Congreve Concluding a most eloquent, and a somewhat patronising examination of Congreve, ‘Ah!’ he exclaims, ‘it’s a weary feast, that banquet of wit where no love is.’ The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] A large Congreve rocket from the smaller steamer entered a proa which had stood out to sea, and completely destroyed her. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 "A pretty good haul!" said Congreve to himself. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Yes, yes, to be sure," answered Mr. Congreve, retreating to the corner and employing both hands and an immense handkerchief to wipe away the tears. Six Girls A Home Story First page of Congreve’s “Bibliotheca,” showing the partially obliterated entries by the first hand. The Library of William Congreve In the same year Congreve was appointed ‘Commissioner for Licensing Hackney Coaches.’ The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve's works do not belong to the time of which we are writing. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I Then he took an aimless walk, for Congreve was away, and there was no one else he cared to be with. The Tin Box and What it Contained Now, on a bed, that could be lifted from the carriage, by two careful servants, and slowly taken in at the great entrance, wan, wasted, and helpless, Ernestine was going into Congreve Hall at last. Six Girls A Home Story But it is impossible to use any of these to determine exactly which of the books had once been Congreve’s. The Library of William Congreve Another couplet: ‘Thus Congreve spent in writing plays, And one poor office, half his days:’ probably expresses the truth. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Society would have to be all composed of male and female Congreves to make such conversation possible. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I Usually, he would have passed at least a part of the time with James Congreve, but the latter had gone to the city. The Tin Box and What it Contained Here I've just hated that Roger Congreve, and now I could bless him forever, for being so good and kind, and after all, perhaps he'll be my brother, and Congreve Hall come back to us. Six Girls A Home Story Fortunately another manuscript list proves to be not a combination of Congreve and Leeds books but a separate catalogue of Congreve’s private library. The Library of William Congreve When Congreve produced his first comedy, he was but twenty-three, fresh from college and the country, ignorant, as we are told, of the world. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] The same fault has been found with Sheridan which is to be found with Congreve. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I Congreve wouldn't go and give them to Harry? The Tin Box and What it Contained "And may I see it?" inquired a new voice, that made them both start and turn, to see Roger Congreve coming down the gallery. Six Girls A Home Story The list was just where a Congreve document might have been expected. The Library of William Congreve In seven years of growing appreciation Congreve came to think the little graces and humours the better part. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Jonson drew from the whole living English world of his time; Congreve drew from the men and women whom he had seen in society. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I "In New Haven," answered Congreve, glibly, for he had a ready invention. The Tin Box and What it Contained I most regret, Mr. Congreve, that Robert did not live to know that you repented the cruel words that so grieved him. Six Girls A Home Story In fact, the list was discovered incidentally while the Leeds papers were being searched as the most promising place to find Congreve letters. The Library of William Congreve When Congreve left the stage, said Dennis the critic, ‘comedy left it with him.’ The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Swift deplores, in a letter to an acquaintance, "the death of our friend Mr. Congreve, whom I loved from my youth, and who surely, besides his other talents, was a very agreeable companion." A History of the Four Georges, Volume I "We do not care to buy," said the clerk, coldly, for there was something in Congreve's manner which made him suspicious. The Tin Box and What it Contained "I hope you'll be happy, dear child, I do indeed," said Mr. Congreve, with an exhaustive hand shake. Six Girls A Home Story On the title page the signature “Will: Congreve” was once entirely blotted out by the same ink that wrote “Leeds” at the side. The Library of William Congreve But if Congreve left colleagues, he left no sons, and most certainly, one may say, that when those colleagues died, English comedy took to her bed. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] But if one cannot admire many of Congreve's characters, on the other hand one cannot help admiring every sentence they speak. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I "Where have you been all summer, Congreve?" he asked, thinking it best to ignore the scene which he had just witnessed. The Tin Box and What it Contained Mr. Congreve sighed, and Olive began to tap her foot impatiently on the grass. Six Girls A Home Story But the most convincing proof that the list could have belonged only to Congreve is provided by three quarto volumes, each with Congreve’s signature on the title page, bound together as one volume. The Library of William Congreve I imagine that Congreve in part accepted a tradition of the stage, but I am also perfectly well assured that he depicted what he saw. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve took society as he found it in his earlier days. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I "So, good-morning to you, Mr. Congreve, or Mr. Baker, or whatever else you call yourself." The Tin Box and What it Contained "God bless my soul!" cried Mr. Congreve, pausing before her, with a puzzled wonder in his shrewd eyes. Six Girls A Home Story The fact that Sotheby’s catalogue mentions the Congreve signature in only ten books suggests that he usually failed to write his name in his books. The Library of William Congreve In 1700 Congreve replied to Collier with the crowning work of his genius—the unequalled and unapproached masterpiece of English comedy. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Angelica, the heroine of "Love for Love," is evidently meant by Congreve to be all that a charming young Englishwoman ought to be; and she is charming, fresh, and fascinating even still. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I Congreve entered another banking house, and here he had no difficulty in disposing of his bonds. The Tin Box and What it Contained Olive was working hard and rising steadily, and had never once been heard or suspected of wishing that Roger Congreve would come home from the continent, where he still roamed and threatened to settle. Six Girls A Home Story Sotheby lists most of the books for which Congreve is known to have subscribed, and yet no mention is made of a Congreve signature in any of them. The Library of William Congreve For the rest, Congreve’s attitude, cynicism apart, is an attitude of irony and superiority over common emotions, the attitude, artificial and inoffensive, of the society he depicts in his greatest play. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve was beyond comparison the greatest English comic dramatist of his time. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I "I suspect Mr. Baker, alias Congreve, has disposed of his bonds," he thought to himself. The Tin Box and What it Contained Mr. Congreve jumped up, and the handkerchief came out in all its color and activity. Six Girls A Home Story But other books besides the ten mentioned by Sotheby’s were signed by Congreve. The Library of William Congreve It was the spirit of Charles the Second that inspired English comedy, and inspired it most thoroughly in Congreve but a few years after Charles’s death. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Congreve was the first dramatic author who put an English seaman on the stage; and, after his characteristic fashion, he made his Ben Legend a selfish, coarse, and ruffianly lout. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I From time to time this thought came back to the clerk, till he formed a resolution quietly to follow Congreve, after the close of the performance, and ascertain where he lived. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Well, well, that's so, I know, but I must confess that I thought the masters and travel would bring you 'round," and Mr. Congreve shook his head, as if in dire perplexity. Six Girls A Home Story But the catalogue could not include all the items on the Congreve list since, as we have seen, the dramatist evidently owned many books in which he failed to write his name. The Library of William Congreve Mr. Gosse, for whose Life I would express my gratitude, confesses that ‘it is not very easy to construct a p. xiiidefinite portrait of Congreve.’ The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Leigh Hunt, in writing of Congreve, speaks of "the love of the highest aspirations" which he sometimes displays, and which makes us think of what he might have been under happier and purer auspices. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I While in this state of mind he met a recent acquaintance, some three years older than himself, named James Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained "No, she won't," cried Mr. Congreve, who had been growing more excited as the speech progressed, and who now jumped out of his chair with every indication of breaking into a jig. Six Girls A Home Story In 1700 there were living no fewer than five Congreves bearing this name, all descended from the same grandfather. The Library of William Congreve The trick, by the way, of a tricked marriage is constant in Congreve, and reveals his poverty of construction. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] The words "to love her is a liberal education" are by Steele, and not by Congreve. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I So when the two met James Congreve asked, languidly: "What are you up to, Philip?" The Tin Box and What it Contained Now comes Mr. Congreve's offer, with the promise that she shall have every attention, care and luxury, and better than all, that she shall see eminent and skillful physicians, whom we could never afford. Six Girls A Home Story That no one of these is Congreve’s need not surprise us since Congreve had very defective eyesight during the last half of his life. The Library of William Congreve Or take any hero of Congreve’s and contrast him with that glorification of vulgar lavishness and canting generosity, that very barmaid’s hero, Charles Surface. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] The first practical friction matches were "Congreves," made in England in 1827. Home Life in Colonial Days "How much do I owe you, Congreve?" asked Philip, as they sat down to their unprofitable employment. The Tin Box and What it Contained Jean was worried, because Olive looked so displeased, and as for Mr. Congreve the younger, he soon found that their guest preferred to say little or nothing, so allowed her to have her way. Six Girls A Home Story Congreve’s book list is here edited and printed for the first time. The Library of William Congreve A lover and a constant frequenter of the theatre—albeit the plays he sees bore him to death—cannot, in reading Congreve, choose but see the glances and hear the intonations of imaginary players. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Dryden and Congreve, however, appear to have been addicted to the pleasant pastime. The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting He rose from the table owing Congreve five dollars more than when he sat down. The Tin Box and What it Contained Wherever Mr. Congreve and Olive came from, they had a serious talk on the way home. Six Girls A Home Story We may well ask, What are some of the uses that can be made of Congreve’s book list? The Library of William Congreve Congreve’s choice of material has been defended at an early stage of these remarks. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Lyly, Congreve, Sheridan, were all men of fashion first and writers of comedy after. John Lyly "Thank you, I don't smoke," returned Harry, with increased surprise at Congreve's friendly tone. The Tin Box and What it Contained That night, as on the one so long ago, when Mr. Congreve made his first visit to them, two persons found it hard to sleep, even after silence and slumber had long held the others. Six Girls A Home Story One scholar has found in Congreve’s book list the information he needed about 13 certain early editions of Horace. The Library of William Congreve So there is not a word in Congreve for which there is not some equivalent expression in contemporary writing. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] And it is not fanciful I think to see in Lyly's pointed dialogue, tinged with euphuism, the forerunner of Congreve's sparkling conversation and of the epigrammatic writing of our modern English playwrights. John Lyly "It's a bad habit; I dare say you are right," said Congreve gladly. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Music hath," so Congreve stated, "Charms to soothe the savage breast"; Numismatic art is fated May be to be likewise blest. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 25, 1893 Another, inquiring into the Italian influence on England during the eighteenth century, has found a partial answer in the Italian books and in the books about Italy set down in Congreve’s list. The Library of William Congreve Passing from necessarily vague and not obviously pertinent remarks to criticism, which may fairly be less diffident, we leave Congreve’s life and come to his work, to his ‘tawdry playhouse taper,’ as Thackeray called it. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] That they are a people learned, lively, and ingenious, the admirable authors they have produced will be an eternal monument; witness their Swift, Sterne, Congreve, Boyle, Berkeley, Steele, Farquhar, Southerne, and Goldsmith. A Tour in Ireland 1776-1779 As he did not specially fancy Congreve, he did not expect any pleasure from his company, though the young man seemed disposed to be cordial. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Besides this help, which was not inconsiderable," he writes, "Mr. Congreve has done me the favor to review the Aeneis, and compare my version with the original." Early Theories of Translation We know less, perhaps, about Congreve than about any other equally significant writer of the period; and consequently, additional information about him is especially important. The Library of William Congreve An author campaigning against his critics is always a pleasant spectacle, but Congreve’s defence of The Double-Dealer is rather amusing than convincing. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] It is probably the unluckiest thing that ever was said of Congreve, who—with some unimportant exceptions—has been singularly fortunate in his critics and biographers. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation This Harry explained to himself by Congreve's desire to secure his services as a guide, and, therefore, did not feel much flattered. The Tin Box and What it Contained How Darco worked, stormed, domineered in the ensuing month, nobody outside the limits of the Congreve knew. Despair's Last Journey Congreve did not, like his friend Jonathan Swift, lose interest in the purchase of books during the last third of his life. The Library of William Congreve It needed no defence; for with all its faults, such as they are, upon it, there are in it scenes and characters which only Congreve could have made. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] For both Wycherley and Vanbrugh are playwrights, and Congreve is not. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation "Is any one going with you?" asked Harry when Congreve came out of the hotel with his gun. The Tin Box and What it Contained He brought forward illustrations from Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Milton, Puritan, writers, Congreve, Cowper, and others, until he concluded with Hood, who he declared had first unfolded to the human mind the possibility of the pun. The Lady of the Ice A Novel The second volume was not published until 1734, five years after Congreve’s death. The Library of William Congreve The tribute is indubitably sincere; in point of Congreve’s wit and diction it is as indubitably true. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] In fact Congreve’s plays were only successful in proportion as they were less literary and ‘Congrevean.’ Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation "You haven't explained how you happen to be here," said Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained When Congreve's fool could vie with Moliere's bete: Society is smooth'd to that excess, That manners hardly differ more than dress. Don Juan Congreve’s copy, with “Will Congreve” on the title page, is now in the library of the University of Tennessee. 12o. The Library of William Congreve As Mr. Swinburne has said, the art of Congreve is different in kind, not merely in degree, from the cruder and more boisterous product of the ‘brawny’ dramatist. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] But neither Wycherley nor Vanbrugh has any strain of the admirable intellectual quality of Congreve. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation So the three passed into the woods together, Congreve in the middle, with Philip on one side and Harry on the other. The Tin Box and What it Contained This criticism is, in effect, a plea for Milton's method, although by a freak of fate it was uttered in vindication of Congreve. Milton Congreve’s copy, with his signature on the title page, was item No. 125 in the Leeds Sale, 1930. The Library of William Congreve His first play links him with Wycherley, not with that rare and faint embryo of the later Congreve, George Etherege. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] From the magnificent prose of Congreve it is absent. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation James Congreve quickly brought his gun to rest and fired. The Tin Box and What it Contained Their rigging was hung with Congreve rockets; and as they took fire they darted through the air in every direction, with an astounding noise, looking like large fiery serpents. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer Congreve’s name appears in the printed list of subscribers as “Mr. Will Congreve.” The Library of William Congreve Happily for his popularity Congreve first followed the more popular man. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] Mr. Gosse succeeded no better than they that went before in plucking out the heart of Congreve’s mystery. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation "I didn't have time to take aim," said Congreve, apologetically. The Tin Box and What it Contained The line "Music has charms to soothe a savage breast," is from Congreve's Mourning Bride, Act I. Sc. Notes and Queries, Number 181, April 16, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. For this edition Congreve translated the Eleventh Satire of Juvenal and contributed verses “To Mr. Dryden on His Translation of Persius.” The Library of William Congreve In the one passage is the gay and skilfully light paradox, in the other the clean, rhythmical, and balanced, yet dramatic and appropriate English that are elements of Congreve’s style. The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] An American literary journal once assured its readers that Congreve has a ‘niche in the Valhalla of Ben Jonson.’ Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation "What do you want it for, Philip?" asked Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained He is equally certain of Shakespeare, of Congreve, and of Miss Kelly. Figures of Several Centuries Congreve’s copy, with the signature “W: Congreve” on the title page, is now in the Boston Public Library. 12o. The Library of William Congreve The humour is genial and unforced; there is no smell of the lamp about it, no premeditated effort at dragging in jests, as in Congreve. The Beaux-Stratagem Congreve’s plays are, one can imagine, as dull in action as they are entertaining in print. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation "Then you may get it," said Congreve, who, in spite of his dishonorable character, was, in manners, more of a gentleman than Philip. The Tin Box and What it Contained Think of those dramatists who seem to have least kinship with poetry; think, I will not say of Molière, but of Congreve. Figures of Several Centuries Congreve had only the first of two parts. The Library of William Congreve They are revivals of the old Congreve method, and imply the growth of a society more decent and free from the hard cynical brutality which disgraced the earlier writers. English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century Congreve is only an artist in style writing for himself and half a dozen in the pit, while Wycherley and Vanbrugh—and for that matter Etherege and Farquhar—are playwrights producing for the whole theatre. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation "Here, take this gun, Gilbert, and try your luck next," said Congreve. The Tin Box and What it Contained For nearly a hundred years poetry had dealt with manners and the life of towns, the gay, prosaic life of Congreve or of Pope. Brief History of English and American Literature Apparently in the same handwriting are the dates 1682 and 1683 on the margin of the Preface, and the signature “W: Congreve” on page iii. The Library of William Congreve Congreve, he says, spreads a 'privation of moral light' over his characters, and therefore we can admire them without compunction. English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century |
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