The Rivals

EAN : 9791041989942

SHERIDAN R B.

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EAN : 9791041989942

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041989942
Réf. éditeur : 341548
Date Parution : 28 mars 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 114
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:7 mm
Poids : 190gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Rivals" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a classic comedy of manners that satirizes the conventions and affectations of 18th-century English society. Set in the fashionable resort town of Bath, the play follows the romantic misadventures of several characters as they navigate the complexities of love, courtship, and social status. At the center of the plot is the tempestuous relationship between Lydia Languish, a romantic young woman who yearns for a love affair filled with drama and intrigue, and Captain Jack Absolute, a dashing but impoverished nobleman who is determined to win her heart. Complicating matters are the meddling interventions of Lydia's formidable aunt, Mrs. Malaprop, whose penchant for mixing up words and phrases leads to numerous comic misunderstandings. Through its sparkling wit, lively dialogue, and memorable characters, "The Rivals" offers a delightful romp through the world of Georgian England. Sheridan's play skewers the pretensions and vanities of the upper class while celebrating the triumph of true love over social convention. With its enduring popularity and timeless appeal, "The Rivals" remains a beloved classic of English theater, showcasing Sheridan's talent as a playwright and his keen insight into the foibles of human nature.
Biographie : Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan (30 Octr 1751 - 7 July 1816) was an Irish satirist, politician, playwright, poet and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He is known for his plays such as The Rivals, The School for Scandal, The Duenna and A Trip to Scarborough. He was also a Whig MP for 32 years in the British House of Commons for Stafford (1780-1806), Westminster (1806-1807), and Ilchester (1807-1812). He is buried at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. His plays remain a central part of the canon and are regularly performed worldwide.