The Major Dramas Of Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The Major Dramas of Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a collection of three plays written by the famous Irish playwright, Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The collection includes The Rivals, The School for Scandal, and The Critic, which are considered to be some of Sheridan’s most popular works. The Rivals is a comedy of manners that revolves around the romantic entanglements of several characters, including the wealthy Lydia Languish and the dashing Captain Jack Absolute. The School for Scandal is a satirical play that exposes the hypocrisy and gossip of high society in London. The Critic is a farce that pokes fun at the conventions of theatre and literary criticism.This edition of The Major Dramas of Richard Brinsley Sheridan was published in 1906 and includes an introduction by the editor, William Archer, which provides historical context and analysis of the plays. The book is a valuable resource for anyone studying or interested in the works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and the theatre of the late 18th century.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.