Sheridan's Comedies

Sheridan's Comedies: The Rivals and The School for Scandal is a collection of two plays written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The first play, The Rivals, is a comedic tale of love and mistaken identities set in Bath, England. The story revolves around the characters of Captain Jack Absolute and Lydia Languish, who fall in love despite Lydia's desire for a romantic and dramatic relationship. The play is filled with witty dialogue, farcical situations, and memorable characters such as the boastful Sir Anthony Absolute and the eccentric Mrs. Malaprop.The second play, The School for Scandal, is a satirical comedy that exposes the hypocrisy, gossip, and deceit of high society in 18th century London. The story follows the lives of several wealthy individuals, including the scandalous Lady Sneerwell and the gossip-loving Sir Benjamin Backbite. The play features a complex plot, intricate dialogue, and a cast of memorable characters such as the witty and wise Sir Peter Teazle and the cunning and conniving Joseph Surface.Overall, Sheridan's Comedies: The Rivals and The School for Scandal is a masterful collection of two of the greatest plays in the English language. Filled with humor, wit, and social commentary, these plays continue to entertain and enlighten audiences today.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.