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More successful in its day than The Way of the World, which is now
accounted Congreve's best play, Love for Love (1695) is a comical farce
manifesting the verbal polish and the theatrical wit that audiences so
enjoy in Congreve. Valentine, Sir Sampson's dissolute... Read Full Overview

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Love for Love is a Restoration comedy written by British playwright William Congreve. It premiered on 30 April 1695 at Betterton's Co., Lincoln's Inn Fields.

Sure Providence at first designed this place To be the player's refuge in distress; For still in every storm they all run hither, As to a shed that shields 'em from the weather.

Love for Love is a play written by William Congreve, first performed in 1695. The play is a satirical comedy of manners that explores the themes of love, money, and marriage in 17th century London society. The plot revolves around the character of Valentine, a young man who is... Read Full Overview

Love For Love: A Comedy is a play written by William Congreve and first performed in 1695. The play is set in London and follows the story of Valentine, a young man who has been disowned by his father for refusing to marry a wealthy heiress. Valentine is in love with Angelica,... Read Full Overview