English Literature

I taste a liquor never brewed I taste a liquor never brewed-- From Tankards scooped in Pearl-- Not all the vats upon the Rhine Yield such an Alcohol! Inebriate of Air--am I-- And Debauchee of Dew-- Reeling--thro endless summer days-- From inns of Molten Blue-- When the "Landlords" turn the drunken Bee Out of the Foxglove's door-- When Butterflies--renounce their drams-- I shall but drink the more! Till Seraphs swing their snowy Hats-- And Saints--to windows run-- To see the little Tippler-- Leaning against the--Sun!

Because I could not stop for Death Because I could not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me – The Carriage held but just Ourselves – And Immortality. We slowly drove – He knew no haste And I had put away My labor and my leisure too, For His Civility – We passed the School, where Children strove At Recess – in the Ring – We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain – We passed the Setting Sun – Or rather – He passed Us – The Dews drew quivering and Chill – For only Gossamer, my Gown – My Tippet – only Tulle – We paused before a House that seemed A Swelling of the Ground – The Roof was scarcely visible – The Cornice – in the Ground – Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet Feels shorter than the Day I first surmised the Horses' Heads Were toward Eternity –

Lady Wishfort is a central character in William Congreve's quintessential Restoration comedy, The Way of the World . She is a vain and foolish old widow. She is desperate to cling to her youth. She is to wealthy. She is always conscious to maintain her youthful image and social status. She is obsessed with her appearance. That is why she uses excessive makeup and youthful attire to mask her advancing age. Her desperate attempts to appear younger make her a comic figure. Her desire for a younger husband makes her an easy target for manipulation. Her desire to remarry often leads to comic misunderstandings and complications. The fact is that Lady Wishfort is essentially a lonely figure. She always craves for companionship and approval. Her character serves as a comedic foil to the characters of the play. Her manners provide opportunities for satire and irony. She appears as a complex character. Her character is a satirical portrayal of the aging aristocracy. In this play thi...

William Congreve is a renowned playwright of the Restoration period. He greatly influenced the comedy of manners genre. He wrote popular comedies like The Old Bachelor , The Double Dealer , Love for Love , and T he Way of the World . Congreve's The Way of the World is a quintessential Restoration comedy. It satirizes the hypocrisy and materialism of the upper class of 17th century England. It is known for its brilliant dialogue and sharp wit. It offers a cynical yet humorous look at society. It revolves around love, marriage and inheritance. This play is full of characters. They are connected to each other in some way or the other. This play exposes some of the dark secrets of these characters. This play is the story of two lovers, Mirabell and Millamant. They wish to marry each other but face obstacles. They are trying to find ways to marry each other. They need the approval of Lady Wishfort. Lady Wishfort is Millamant’s domineering aunt. She is a prosperous lady. The lover...