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Sheridan: His Life and His Theatre

Sheridan: His Life and His Theatre

Gibbs, Lewis

Hardcover

Entertainment & Performing ArtsBiographies GeneralPlays

ISBN10: 1436712890
ISBN13: 9781436712897
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sheridan: His Life and His Theatre is a comprehensive biography of the famous playwright, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, written by Lewis Gibbs. The book delves into the life of Sheridan, from his early years growing up in Dublin, to his rise to fame as a playwright and politician in London. The author explores Sheridan's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Linley, as well as his professional accomplishments, such as his successful plays The Rivals and The School for Scandal. Gibbs also provides an in-depth analysis of Sheridan's contributions to the theatre world, including his innovative use of stage design and his impact on the development of the English theatre. The book also covers Sheridan's political career, including his time as a Member of Parliament and his involvement in the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings. Overall, Sheridan: His Life and His Theatre offers a fascinating look into the life of one of the most influential figures in the history of British theatre and politics. It is an essential read for anyone interested in theatre, literature, or the history of England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.

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