William Congreve: References & Edit History
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The fullest and most accurate biography is that by John C. Hodges, William Congreve, the Man (1941, reissued 1966). Additional studies include Kathleen M. Lynch, A Congreve Gallery (1951, reissued 1967), a brief account containing an admirable bibliography; Maximillian E. Novak, William Congreve (1971); and Aubrey L. Williams, An Approach to Congreve (1979), setting his works in the context of 17th-century religious beliefs.
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| Anniversary information added. | Jan 20, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Jan 15, 2026 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Feb 23, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Westminster Abbey - William Congreve. | Mar 21, 2022 | ||
| Changed title of the "Assessment" section to "Legacy." | Nov 15, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: Linda Hall Library - Biography of William Congreve. | May 04, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: The History of Parliament - Biography of William Congreve. | Dec 09, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: Bach Cantatas Website - Biography of Johann Pachelbel. | Jan 24, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Irish Writers Online - Biography of William Congreve. | Nov 30, 2012 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Poetry Archive - Biography of William Congreve. | Nov 30, 2012 | ||
| Add new Web site: Theatre Database - Biography of William Congreve. | May 25, 2012 | ||
| Add new Web site: TheatreHistory.com - Biography of William Congreve. | May 25, 2012 | ||
| Add new Web site: Westminster Abbey - Biography of William Congreve. | May 25, 2012 | ||
| Bibliography revised. | Feb 09, 2007 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Feb 09, 2007 | ||
| Article revised. | Aug 28, 2003 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | May 04, 1999 |
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