Publisher's Synopsis
Sheridan's Comedies: The Rivals And The School For Scandal is a book that features two of the most famous plays written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The first play, The Rivals, is a comedy of manners that follows the story of two young lovers, Lydia Languish and Captain Jack Absolute, who must overcome the interference of Lydia's aunt and the Captain's father to be together. The second play, The School For Scandal, is a witty and satirical look at the gossip and scandal that runs rampant in high society. It follows the story of Lady Sneerwell, who spreads rumors about her rivals, and the efforts of the virtuous Lady Teazle and her husband Sir Peter Teazle to expose her machinations. Both plays are renowned for their sharp dialogue, memorable characters, and timeless themes, and continue to be performed and studied to this day. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and theatre.Edited With An Introduction And Notes To Each Play And A Biographical Sketch Of Sheridan By Brander Matthews.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.
