Part VI The 18th Century 18th Century English Drama Richard Sheridan (1751-1816)
Part VI The 18th Century 18th Century English Drama Richard Sheridan (1751-1816)
18th Century English Drama not reach the same high level as novel the main reason:the Licensing Act of 1737 the Garrick Era David Garrick,a player: the greatest name in 18th century English drama
18th Century English Drama ❖ not reach the same high level as novel ❖ the main reason: the Licensing Act of 1737 ❖ the Garrick Era ❖ David Garrick, a player: the greatest name in 18th century English drama
the highbrow文化修养高的)and provocative(挑逗 性的)Restoration comedy lost favour,tobe replaced by sentimental comedy,感伤喜刷 domestic tragedy,家庭悲剧 an overwhelming interest in Italian opera
❖ the highbrow(文化修养高的) and provocative(挑逗 性的) Restoration comedy lost favour, to be replaced by sentimental comedy, 感伤喜剧 domestic tragedy, 家庭悲剧 an overwhelming interest in Italian opera
John Gay:The Beggar's Opera(1728) 约翰·盖伊《乞丐的歌剧》 George Lillo:London Merchant(1731) 乔治李洛《伦敦商人》 Dr.Samuel Johnson:Irene (1749) 约翰逊《伊瑞恩》 Arthur Murphy:The Orphan of China(1759) 亚瑟·墨菲《中国孤儿》
❖ John Gay: The Beggar’s Opera (1728) 约翰·盖伊《乞丐的歌剧》 ❖ George Lillo: London Merchant (1731) 乔治·李洛《伦敦商人》 ❖ Dr. Samuel Johnson: Irene (1749) 约翰逊《伊瑞恩》 ❖ Arthur Murphy: The Orphan of China (1759) 亚瑟·墨菲《中国孤儿》
Best two dramas Richard Sheridan: The School for Scandal 理查德谢立丹：《造谣学校》 Oliver Goldsmith: She Stoops to Conquer DUCHESS 奥利佛·哥德斯密：《屈身求爱》
Best two dramas ❖ Richard Sheridan: The School for Scandal 理查德·谢立丹:《造谣学校》 ❖ Oliver Goldsmith: She Stoops to Conquer 奥利佛·哥德斯密:《屈身求爱》