William Congreve

William Congreve was an English writer of the Restoration Period. His most notable work is The Way of the World, published in 1700.
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  • Lifetime: 24 January 1670 • 19 January 1729
  • Main genre: Comedy of manners
  • Literary movement: Classicism
  • Circles: The Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey
  • Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."