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William Congreve

(24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729)

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an English playwright and poet. more >>

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''Heav'n has no Rage like Love to Hatred turn'd,
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd.''

William Congreve (1670-1729), British dramatist. Zara, in The Mourning Bride, act 3 (1697).

''Music has charms to soothe a savage breast,
To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.''

William Congreve (1670-1729), British dramatist. Almeria, in The Mourning Bride, act 1, sc. 1 (1697). Opening lines of play.

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