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The Rivals - A Comedy

The Rivals - A Comedy

The Rivals - A Comedy

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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Concord Theatricals, Ltd
Año de edición:
2015
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Historia
ISBN:
9780573013829
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The plot centres on the two young lovers, Lydia and Jack. Lydia, who reads a lot of popular novels of the time, wants a purely romantic love affair. To court her, Jack pretends to be 'Ensign Beverley', a poor army officer. Lydia is enthralled with the idea of eloping with a poor soldier in spite of the objections of her guardian, Mrs. Malaprop, a moralistic widow. 4 women, 8 men

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