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Which William Congreve play is a tragedy rather than a comedy?
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William Congreve
William Congreve, oil painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1709; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
The only tragedy written by the English dramatist William Congreve is titled The Mourning Bride. Produced and published in 1697, it stands as his only work in the genre, contrasting with his celebrated contributions to the comedy of manners.12