William Congreve refined English comedy into a discipline of precision and balance. His dialogue proved that wit could be elegant without dullness and sharp without cruelty. Through controlled syntax and intellectual play, he trained English to argue gracefully, speak economically, and reward attentive listeners with layered meaning and social intelligence.
Death of William Congreve (1670–1729) – The Writer Who Perfected English Wit
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