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English Comedy, Volumes 1-2
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781143298394
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 3 2010
Pages: 538
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This collection, English Comedy, Volumes 1-2, presents a selection of comedic plays from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Offering a window into the theatrical tastes and social mores of the Georgian and Regency periods, these plays showcase the wit, satire, and farcical situations that defined English comedy.
Readers will discover works by playwrights known for their contributions to the development of comedic drama. From sophisticated drawing-room comedies to boisterous farces, the collection provides a diverse range of styles and themes that entertained audiences of the time. The plays explore themes of love, marriage, class, and social ambition, often with a critical and humorous eye.
These volumes provide valuable insights into the history of English theatre and the evolution of comedic writing. They offer a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the spirit and humor of a society on the cusp of significant change. A must-read for students of theatre history and anyone interested in the rich tradition of English comic drama.
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