The English drama experiences a brief flowering in the second half of the 18th century for the comedies of Sheridan and Goldsmith
❖ The English drama experiences a brief flowering in the second half of the 18th century for the comedies of Sheridan and Goldsmith
Richard Brinsley Sheridan The most important English playwright of the 18th century
Richard Brinsley Sheridan The most important English playwright of the 18th century
Contents ÷l.Iife(1751-1816) lI.major works Ill.themes IV.writing style
Contents ❖ I. life (1751-1816) ❖ II. major works ❖ III. themes ❖ IV. writing style
l.Life Irish dramatist and politician ON COUNTY CO born in Dublin,Ireland RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN 1751-1816 a pupil at Harrow Boarding dramatist and statesman lived here 179518o2 School outside London
I. Life ❖ Irish dramatist and politician ❖ born in Dublin, Ireland ❖ a pupil at Harrow Boarding School outside London
His mother,Frances Sheridan,was a playwright and novelist. She had several plays produced in London in the 1760s
❖ His mother, Frances Sheridan, was a playwright and novelist. ❖ She had several plays produced in London in the 1760s