Imaginary plots and political realities in the plays of William Congreve / Maximillian E. Novak.
| Author/creator | Novak, Maximillian E. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Anthem Press, 2020. |
| Description | xii, 131 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. The politics of love. marriage and scandal in Congreve's world -- 2. Incognita and some problems in morality and epistemology -- 3. The "fashionable cutt of the town" and William Congreve's The Old Batchelor -- 4. Political and moral double dealing in Congreve's The Double Dealer -- 5. Foresight in the stars and scandal in London : reading the hieroglyphics in Congreve's Love for Love -- 6. The failure of perception in Congreve's The Mourning Bride -- 7. Politics and Congreve's The Way of the World. |
| Abstract | "Imaginary Plots and Political Realities in the Plays of William Congreve is a study of the political and social milieu that informs William Congreve's writings. The book attempts to read Congreve's plays and his novella, Incognita, against the political and social upheaval of the period initiated by the rebellion of 1688"--Publisher's website |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-128) and index. |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| Genre/form | Stories, plots, etc. |
| ISBN | 9781785273728 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1785273728 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR3367 .N68 2020 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |