Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Drama of Sensibility is a book written by Ernest Bernbaum, first published in 1915. This book is a comprehensive study of the history of English sentimental comedy and domestic tragedy from 1696 to 1780. The book explores the development of these genres during the 18th century, tracing their origins back to the Restoration period and examining their evolution over time. Bernbaum delves into the social and cultural context in which these plays were produced, analyzing the changing attitudes towards sentimentality and the role of emotions in society. He also discusses the major playwrights of the era, including Richard Steele, Colley Cibber, and George Lillo, and their contributions to the development of these genres. The author provides a detailed analysis of the themes, characters, and plot structures of the plays, highlighting their significance in the literary and cultural history of England. The Drama of Sensibility is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of English drama and the evolution of sentimentality in literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
