| Description |
1 online resource (lvi, 436 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Oxford English drama
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Oxford world's classics
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Oxford English drama.
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Oxford world's classics (Oxford University Press)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages lii-liv). |
| Summary |
"The three plays collected in this volume demonstrate Sheridan's unerring ability to create ingenious plots, witty repartee, farcical situations and flamboyant characters. And while he never overtly moralizes, Sheridan uses brilliant comedy to deflate hypocrisy and satirize the manners of his age. In The Rivals, Captain Absolute becomes his own rival for the hand of Lydia Languish - wooing her under another name, while her aunt, the verbally inept Mrs Malaprop, wishes her to marry the real Captain. The Critic, featuring the pompous Puff and the arrogant Sneer, is a mocking depiction of the theatre, playwrights and, of course, critics. And The School for Scandal continues the theme of imposture when Sir Oliver Surface tests his nephews by appearing before them in disguise, and learns that reputation and the approval of society are of little value." "In his introduction, Eric S. Rump places the plays in their historical and dramatic context and examines their enduring popularity. This edition also includes notes and an appendix entitled 'Lydia's Books'."--Jacket. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Drama.
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Great Britain. |
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Manners and customs. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Chronological Term |
1700 - 1799 |
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Electronic books.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Cordner, Michael.
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| Added Title |
Plays. Selections https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99007234
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Rivals ; The duenna ; A trip to Scarborough ; The school for scandal ; The critic |
| Cover Title |
School for scandal and other plays |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Plays. Selections. Rivals. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1998 0192825674 (DLC) 97050491 (OCoLC)38048015 |
| ISBN |
9780191561757 (electronic book) |
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0191561754 (electronic book) |
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0192825674 |
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9780192825674 |
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