Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd

William Congreve (1670–1729), a principal playwright and poet of the English Restoration period, has indelibly marked the genre of comedy with his wit and social satire. Congreve's literary career commenced with his novel 'Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd' (1692), which explored the themes of love and social obligation through a narrative rich in characterisation and plot complexity (Congre...