The School for Scandal and Other Plays
Richard Brinsley Sheridan The School for Scandal and Other Plays texte pdf - Book by Richard Brinsley SheridanRang parmi les ventes Amazon: #87644 dans LivresMarque: Brand: Oxford University PressPublié le: 2008-06-12Langue d'origine: AnglaisNombre d'articles: 1Dimensions: 5.10" h x .90" l x 7.60" L, .75 livres Reliure: Broché496 pagesPrésentation de l'éditeurRichly exploited comic situations, effervescent wit, and intricate plots combine to make Sheridan's work among the best of of all English comedy. The School for Scandal (1777) is his masterpiece, a brilliantly crafted comedy of contrasts in which brothers Joseph and Charles Surface contend for Maria, with hilariously differing intentions and results. Also a work of acute comic irony, The Rivals satirizes the romantic posturing of Lydia Languish while her disguised suitor Captain Absolute's resourceful contrivances advance an ever inventive and skilfully wrought plot. Included in this edition are the opera play The Duenna and the rarely printed musical play A Trip to Scarborough, adapted from Vanbrugh's The Relapse. Sheridan's last play, The Critic, is an exuberant parody of the modish tragic drama of the day. Lampooning Sir Fretful Plagiary's absurdly bombastic historical drama during its confused stages of production, its satire never fails to delight. The texts of the plays have been newly edited by the General Editor of the Oxford World's Classics English Drama series. A fine introduction and notes on Sheridan's playhouses and critical inheritance make this an invaluable edition for study and performance alike. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Biographie de l'auteurMichael Cordner is Professor of English in the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York.
Details of The School for Scandal and Other Plays
| Le Titre Du Livre | The School for Scandal and Other Plays |
| Auteur | Richard Brinsley Sheridan |
| Vendu par | OUP Oxford |
| EAN | 9780199540099 |
| Nombre de pages | 496 pages |
| Editeur | OUP Oxford |
| Nom de fichier | the-school-for-scandal-and-other-plays.pdf |
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