Richard Brinsley 1751-1816 Sheridan's Books

English Drama

Restoration and Eighteenth Century 1660-1789

By: Richard W. Bevis

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English Drama

Restoration and Eighteenth Century 1660-1789

By: Richard W. Bevis

What were the causes of Restoration drama's licentiousness? How did the elegantly-turned comedy of Congreve become the pointed satire of Fielding? And how did Sheridan and Goldsmith reshape the materials they inherited? In the first account of the entire period for more than a decade, Richard Bevis argues that none of these questions can be answered without an understanding of Augustan and Georgian history. The years between 1660 and 1789 saw considerable political and social upheaval, which is reflected in the eclectic array of dramatic forms that is Georgian theatre's essential characteristic.

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356

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Routledge

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ISBN 10

1317870921

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9781317870920

Star Names

Their Lore and Meaning

By: Richard H. Allen

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Star Names

Their Lore and Meaning

By: Richard H. Allen

Star names, the zodiac, constellations; folklore, and literature associated with heavens. Based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic, and Roman civilizations.

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593

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Courier Corporation

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048613766X

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9780486137667

Star Names

Their Lore and Meaning

By: Richard Hinckley Allen

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Star Names

Their Lore and Meaning

By: Richard Hinckley Allen

Ancient observations and folklore provide the basis for an exploration of astronomical nomenclature

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604

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Courier Corporation

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0486210790

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9780486210797

Anti-Jacobin Novels, Part II, Volume 7

By: W M Verhoeven,Claudia L Johnson,Philip Cox,Adriana Craciun,Richard Cronin

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Anti-Jacobin Novels, Part II, Volume 7

By: W M Verhoeven,Claudia L Johnson,Philip Cox,Adriana Craciun,Richard Cronin

A selection of Anti-Jacobin novels reprinted in full with annotations. The set includes works by male and female writers holding a range of political positions within the Anti-Jacobin camp, and represents the French Revolution, American Revolution, Irish Rebellion and political unrest in Scotland.

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433

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Routledge

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1351223054

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9781351223058

English Literature

By: Richard Malcolm Johnston,William Hand Browne

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English Literature

By: Richard Malcolm Johnston,William Hand Browne

Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.

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402

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3368199390

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9783368199395

Teach Yourself Theater

By: Richard Foulkes

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Teach Yourself Theater

By: Richard Foulkes

Explores what makes the theater world tick with information on actors, designers, managers & audiences.

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154

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Teach Yourself

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0844226912

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9780844226910

The School for Scandal and Other Plays

By: Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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The School for Scandal and Other Plays

By: Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Richly 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.

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496

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OUP Oxford

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ISBN 10

0191605131

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9780191605130

Irish Freedom

A History of Nationalism in Ireland

By: Richard English

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Irish Freedom

A History of Nationalism in Ireland

By: Richard English

Richard English's brilliant new book, now available in paperback, is a compelling narrative history of Irish nationalism, in which events are not merely recounted but analysed. Full of rich detail, drawn from years of original research and also from the extensive specialist literature on the subject, it offers explanations of why Irish nationalists have believed and acted as they have, why their ideas and strategies have changed over time, and what effect Irish nationalism has had in shaping modern Ireland. It takes us from the Ulster Plantation to Home Rule, from the Famine of 1847 to the Hunger Strikes of the 1970s, from Parnell to Pearse, from Wolfe Tone to Gerry Adams, from the bitter struggle of the Civil War to the uneasy peace of the early twenty-first century. Is it imaginable that Ireland might – as some have suggested – be about to enter a post-nationalist period? Or will Irish nationalism remain a defining force on the island in future years? 'a courageous and successful attempt to synthesise the entire story between two covers for the neophyte and for the exhausted specialist alike' Tom Garvin, Irish Times

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660

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Pan Macmillan

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ISBN 10

0330475827

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9780330475822

The Letters of Richard Cobden

Volume I: 1815-1847

By: Richard Cobden

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The Letters of Richard Cobden

Volume I: 1815-1847

By: Richard Cobden

The first of four volumes, this book provides the first critical edition of Richard Cobden's letters, providing a unique insight into the career of one of Britain's leading nineteenth-century politicians. Drawing on material from Britain, Europe, and the United States, the letters are accompanied by notes, and an introduction explaining the unusual history of the letters and re-assessing Cobden's importance in their light.

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590

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Oxford University Press, USA

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ISBN 10

0199211957

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9780199211951

Book's by Richard Brinsley 1751-1816 Sheridan

English Drama

English Drama

Star Names

Star Names

Star Names

Star Names

Anti-Jacobin Novels, Part II, Volume 7

Anti-Jacobin Novels, Part II, Volume 7

English Literature

English Literature

Teach Yourself Theater

Teach Yourself Theater

The School for Scandal and Other Plays

The School for Scandal and Other Plays

Irish Freedom

Irish Freedom

The Letters of Richard Cobden

The Letters of Richard Cobden

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