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Combined in this volume are three of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most loved works. "The School for Scandal" is Sheridan's classic comedy that pokes fun at London upper class society in the late 1700s. Often referred to as a "comedy of manners", "The School for Scandal" is one Sheridan's most performed plays and a classic of English comedic drama. "The Rivals" was Sheridan's first play and while at first it was not well received it would go on to prove...
3) The Duenna
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"The Duenna" was first performed in 1775 and was even deemed "the best opera ever written" by Lord Byron. It was a group effort between Sheridan, his father-in-law Thomas Linley the elder, an expert composer, and brother-in-law Thomas Linley the younger.
4) Pizarro
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First performed in 1800, "Pizarro" is based on a German drama by Kotzebue. It is a story of Spanish imperialism over the Incas of Peru.
5) The Rivals
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The Rivals was Richard Brinsley Sheridan's first play and while at first it was not well received it would go on to prove to be a great success and establish Sheridan as a major talent. The Rivals satirizes the pretentiousness of English society in the late 18th century. As witty and accessible today as when it was first written, The Rivals sparkles with the humor that Sheridan and his writing are known for.
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"St. Patrick's Day" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a one-act comic play set in Ireland. It revolves around the antics of a scheming lieutenant who manipulates situations for his benefit. The plot unfolds as the lieutenant cleverly engineers misunderstandings and rivalries, ultimately orchestrating a humorous confrontation. Sheridan's witty dialogue and situational humor highlight human nature's folly, making it a delightful exploration of intrigue...
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Combined in this volume are three of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most loved works, The School for Scandal and The Rivals and The Critic. "The School for Scandal" is Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy that pokes fun at London upper class society in the late 1700's. Often referred to as a "comedy of manners", "The School for Scandal" is one Sheridan's most performed plays and a classic of English comedic drama. "The Rivals" was Richard Brinsley...
8) The Critic
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In The Critic Richard Brinsley Sheridan turns his attention to satirize the Theatre and all the people engaged in the business of the Theatre in late 18th century England. The critic of the story is a man by the name of Mr. Dangle and the play that is the subject of criticism is a horribly written production named The Spanish Armada. Fans of Sheridan will delight in this lesser known work.
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Combined in this volume are two of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most loved works, "The School for Scandal" and "The Rivals". "The School for Scandal" is Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy that pokes fun at London upper class society in the late 1700s. Often referred to as a "comedy of manners", "The School for Scandal" is one Sheridan's most performed plays and a classic of English comedic drama. "The Rivals" was Richard Brinsley Sheridan's...
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"The Rivals" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a comedic play that navigates the complexities of love and mistaken identities in 18th century society. Set in Bath, the story follows the romantic entanglements of Lydia Languish, who desires a love affair akin to those in her beloved novels. Her aunt, Mrs. Malaprop, aims to arrange a match for her with the wealthy but socially awkward Captain Absolute. However, Lydia is enamored with the penniless Ensign...
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"A Trip to Scarborough" ingeniously merges Richard Brinsley Sheridan's "The Critic" and "Sir John Vanbrugh's The Relapse." Set in Scarborough, this comedic fusion follows the comical adventures of theater and society. Amid mistaken identities and amorous entanglements, characters journey for leisure, inciting uproarious chaos. Skillfully satirizing theater and societal norms, the play-within-a-play format offers witty commentary on human foibles,...
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