William Congreve Libri

Geniale affresco dei decadenti costumi del periodo tra XVII e XVIII secolo, Così va il mondo , con la sua ricca galleria di tipi mirabilmente a fuoco e col suo dialogo di eccezionale purezza, rappresenta uno dei vertici più alti della commedia di costume inglese.

The book delves into the innovative design and functionality of rockets, as developed by Congreve. It explores the technical advancements in rocket technology and their applications, showcasing Congreve's insights and experiments that contributed to military and scientific progress. Through detailed explanations and analyses, the work highlights the significance of his contributions to the field of rocketry, reflecting both the challenges and successes encountered in his research.

Witty and satirical, this collection showcases the plays of William Congreve, a prominent English playwright from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works cleverly critique the social manners and conventions of his era, offering a humorous insight into the human condition and the complexities of romantic relationships.

The three plays collected here mirror the era after King Charles II. In Etherege's The Man of Mode, Dorimant meets his match. In Wycherley's The Country Wife, Horner fakes impotence to fool husbands into giving him access to their wives. In Congreve's Love for Love, the Valentine can win his beloved only if he loses his inheritance.

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Die Handlung spielt im London der Restaurationszeit und Frühkapitalismus, wo Libertinage auf moralische Konventionen trifft. Trotz Spott über die Ehe bleibt der Wunsch nach Heiratsverbindungen stark. Congreves Komödie kombiniert modisch-erotisches Geplänkel mit der Intensität wahrer Liebe.