The Life of William Congreve is a biography written by Edmund Gosse that explores the life and works of the famous English playwright, William Congreve. The book delves into Congreve's childhood, education, and early career, as well as his rise to fame in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Gosse provides detailed analysis of Congreve's most famous plays, including The Way of the World and Love for Love, and examines the social and cultural context...