William Congreve - The Mourning Bride: "Grief walks upon the heels of pleasure; married in haste, we repent at leisure."

The biography highlights William Congreve's early life in Ireland and education at prestigious institutions, which shaped his literary career. His debut play, The Old Bachelor, gained immense popularity, marking the start of a brief but impactful playwrighting journey between 1693 and 1700. Despite writing only five plays, Congreve also engaged in poetry, opera librettos, and translations of classical works. Additionally, he ventured into politics, serving as Secretary of the Island of Jamaica. His life ended tragically after a carriage accident in 1728, leading to his burial in Westminster Abbey.