Sheridan Studies
David Crane editor James Morwood editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:14th Dec '06
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This collection of essays reassesses the importance of Sheridan in the history of English comedy.
This book is a systematic attempt to establish Sheridan as a major figure in the history of English comedy. Leading scholars reassess Sheridan's role not only as an outstanding playwright, but also as the manager of Drury Lane Theatre, and his subsequent career as a Member of Parliament.This book is a systematic attempt to establish Sheridan as a major figure in the history of English comedy. Leading scholars address Sheridan's role not only as an outstanding playwright, but also as the manager of Drury Lane Theatre, and his subsequent career as a Member of Parliament. The essays examine the theatrical world in which Sheridan worked, discuss his major plays, and include a modern director's observations on the production of his work today. This is combined with an important re-evaluation of Sheridan's achievements as a master of rhetoric in the political arena, to provide a much needed contemporary assessment of this multifaceted man and his work.
ISBN: 9780521034395
Dimensions: 228mm x 151mm x 13mm
Weight: 333g
220 pages