Sheridan, Richard Brinsley 1751-1816
Overview
| Works: | 2,485 works in 9,187 publications in 14 languages and 95,306 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedies of manners Biography Bibliography Comedy plays Criticism, interpretation, etc Biographies Acting editions Bibliographies Humorous fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Translator, Librettist, Lyricist, Attributed name, Other, Illustrator, Dedicatee, Recipient, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Composer, Honoree, Former owner |
| Classifications: | PR3682, 822.6 |
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Most widely held works about
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- Sheridan by Oliphant( Book )
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Jack D Durant( Book )
- Sheridan, 1751-1816 by W. A Darlington( Book )
- Sheridan and the drama of Georgian England by John Clyde Loftis( Book )
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan : the impresario in political and cultural context by Jack DeRochi( )
- Plays & poems of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Richard Brinsley Sheridan( Book )
- Sheridan: the track of a comet by Madeleine Bingham( Book )
- Oliver Goldsmith and Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Marlies K Danziger( Book )
- Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Thomas Moore( Book )
- A traitor's kiss : the life of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1751-1816 by Fintan O'Toole( Book )
- Sheridan's comedies, their contexts and achievements by Mark S Auburn( Book )
- Betsy Sheridan's journal; letters from Sheridan's sister, 1781-1786, and 1788-1790 by Betsy Sheridan( Book )
- Sheridan by Lewis Gibbs( Book )
- Uncorking old sherry; the life and times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Oscar Sherwin( Book )
- The letters of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Richard Brinsley Sheridan( Book )
- Sheridan, from new and original material; including a manuscript diary by Georgiana duchess of Devonshire by Walter Sichel( )
- Four who spoke out: Burke, Fox, Sheridan, Pitt by Robert Tarbell Oliver( Book )
- Memoirs of the life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Thomas Moore( Book )
- Sheridan, his life and his theatre by Lewis Gibbs( Book )
- Memoirs of the life and writings of Mrs. Frances Sheridan, with remarks upon a late life of the right Hon. R.B. Sheridan by Alicia Lefanu( )
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Most widely held works by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
The school for scandal by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
376 editions published between 1778 and 2018 in English and Irish and held by 5,561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Skewers the affectation and pretentiousness of aristocratic Londoners of the 1770s
376 editions published between 1778 and 2018 in English and Irish and held by 5,561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Skewers the affectation and pretentiousness of aristocratic Londoners of the 1770s
Pizarro : a tragedy, in five acts; as performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane by
August von Kotzebue(
)
243 editions published between 1799 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
243 editions published between 1799 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The School for scandal by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
468 editions published between 1777 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 3,662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A theater classic, often called the best comedy of manners in English, is a delightful play that brilliantly skewers the affectation and pretentiousness of aristocratic Londoners of the 1770s
468 editions published between 1777 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 3,662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A theater classic, often called the best comedy of manners in English, is a delightful play that brilliantly skewers the affectation and pretentiousness of aristocratic Londoners of the 1770s
The rivals by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
381 editions published between 1071 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 3,602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Immensely popular comedy of manners featuring such memorable characters as the lovely Lydia Languish, her suitor, Capt. Jack Absolute; and Lydia's aunt -- Mrs. Malaprop, cleverly revolves around false identities, romantic entanglements, and parental disapproval
381 editions published between 1071 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 3,602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Immensely popular comedy of manners featuring such memorable characters as the lovely Lydia Languish, her suitor, Capt. Jack Absolute; and Lydia's aunt -- Mrs. Malaprop, cleverly revolves around false identities, romantic entanglements, and parental disapproval
Songs, duets, trios, &c. in The duenna : or, the double elopement. As performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
160 editions published between 1775 and 2005 in English and held by 2,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
160 editions published between 1775 and 2005 in English and held by 2,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The critic ; or, A tragedy rehearsed : a dramatic piece in three acts as it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
126 editions published between 1781 and 2005 in English and held by 1,831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
126 editions published between 1781 and 2005 in English and held by 1,831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The school for scandal; a comedy by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
82 editions published between 1777 and 2009 in English and German and held by 1,761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The School for Scandal is a comedy of manners written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It was first performed in London at Drury Lane Theatre on May 18, 1777. With principal themes of "the deceptive nature of appearances, the fickleness of reputation, [and] the often disreputable guises behind which goodness and honesty can conceal itself," it has been noted that "The play remains to this day a crowd-pleaser and one of the standard repertory pieces in our dramatic literature.". [Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_for_Scandal]
82 editions published between 1777 and 2009 in English and German and held by 1,761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The School for Scandal is a comedy of manners written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It was first performed in London at Drury Lane Theatre on May 18, 1777. With principal themes of "the deceptive nature of appearances, the fickleness of reputation, [and] the often disreputable guises behind which goodness and honesty can conceal itself," it has been noted that "The play remains to this day a crowd-pleaser and one of the standard repertory pieces in our dramatic literature.". [Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_for_Scandal]
The rivals ; The duenna ; A trip to Scarborough ; The school for scandal ; The critic by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
19 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and Italian and held by 1,402 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The three plays collected in this volume demonstrate Sheridan's unerring ability to create ingenious plots, witty repartee, farcical situations and flamboyant characters. And while he never overtly moralizes, Sheridan uses brilliant comedy to deflate hypocrisy and satirize the manners of his age. In The Rivals, Captain Absolute becomes his own rival for the hand of Lydia Languish - wooing her under another name, while her aunt, the verbally inept Mrs Malaprop, wishes her to marry the real Captain. The Critic, featuring the pompous Puff and the arrogant Sneer, is a mocking depiction of the theatre, playwrights and, of course, critics. And The School for Scandal continues the theme of imposture when Sir Oliver Surface tests his nephews by appearing before them in disguise, and learns that reputation and the approval of society are of little value." "In his introduction, Eric S. Rump places the plays in their historical and dramatic context and examines their enduring popularity. This edition also includes notes and an appendix entitled 'Lydia's Books'."--Jacket
19 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and Italian and held by 1,402 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The three plays collected in this volume demonstrate Sheridan's unerring ability to create ingenious plots, witty repartee, farcical situations and flamboyant characters. And while he never overtly moralizes, Sheridan uses brilliant comedy to deflate hypocrisy and satirize the manners of his age. In The Rivals, Captain Absolute becomes his own rival for the hand of Lydia Languish - wooing her under another name, while her aunt, the verbally inept Mrs Malaprop, wishes her to marry the real Captain. The Critic, featuring the pompous Puff and the arrogant Sneer, is a mocking depiction of the theatre, playwrights and, of course, critics. And The School for Scandal continues the theme of imposture when Sir Oliver Surface tests his nephews by appearing before them in disguise, and learns that reputation and the approval of society are of little value." "In his introduction, Eric S. Rump places the plays in their historical and dramatic context and examines their enduring popularity. This edition also includes notes and an appendix entitled 'Lydia's Books'."--Jacket
The plays of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
150 editions published between 1840 and 2007 in English and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
150 editions published between 1840 and 2007 in English and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comparative statement of the two bills for the better government of the British possessions in India : brought into Parliament
by Mr. Fox and Mr. Pitt, with explanatory observations by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
67 editions published between 1788 and 2018 in English and held by 1,209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
67 editions published between 1788 and 2018 in English and held by 1,209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rivals, a comedy : As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
60 editions published between 1775 and 1973 in English and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
60 editions published between 1775 and 1973 in English and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The school for scandal by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Recording
)
84 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 762 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire of 18th century London society where the appearance of virtue was more important than its possession
84 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 762 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire of 18th century London society where the appearance of virtue was more important than its possession
The critic by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
129 editions published between 1779 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'The Critic: or, a Tragedy Rehearsed' is a political and literary satire, following in the vein of George Villiers' 'The Rehearsal' (1671), which takes jovial aim at the vanities of authors and politicians and at the foibles of the theatre itself. It was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (which Sheridan owned and managed) in 1779. The play is Sheridan's response to the threat of a Franco-Spanish invasion in the summer of 1779
129 editions published between 1779 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'The Critic: or, a Tragedy Rehearsed' is a political and literary satire, following in the vein of George Villiers' 'The Rehearsal' (1671), which takes jovial aim at the vanities of authors and politicians and at the foibles of the theatre itself. It was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (which Sheridan owned and managed) in 1779. The play is Sheridan's response to the threat of a Franco-Spanish invasion in the summer of 1779
The dramatic works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The letter to the most insolent man alive, answered by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
33 editions published between 1789 and 2018 in English and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
33 editions published between 1789 and 2018 in English and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verses to the memory of Garrick : spoken as a monody, at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
31 editions published between 1779 and 1809 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Copybook exercise in penmanship
31 editions published between 1779 and 1809 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Copybook exercise in penmanship
The duenna : a comic opera in three acts by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
66 editions published between 1775 and 1981 in English and held by 561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
66 editions published between 1775 and 1981 in English and held by 561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rivals : a comedy by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
99 editions published between 1776 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy of manners revolving around false identities, romantic entanglements, and parental disapproval
99 editions published between 1776 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy of manners revolving around false identities, romantic entanglements, and parental disapproval
Modern English drama: Dryden, Sheridan, Goldsmith, Shelley, Browning, Byron by
John Dryden(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1909 and 1965 in English and Undetermined and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1909 and 1965 in English and Undetermined and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plays by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1975 and 1988 in English and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1975 and 1988 in English and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Kotzebue, August von 1761-1819 Author
- Pizarro, Francisco approximately 1475-1541
- Price, Cecil John Layton Other Author Editor
- Fox, Charles James 1749-1806
- Goldsmith, Oliver 1730?-1774 Author
- East India Company
- Moore, Thomas 1779-1852 Other Author of introduction Author Editor Compiler
- Garrick, David 1717-1779 Performer Author Contributor
- Pitt, William 1759-1806 Author
- Rhodes, R. Crompton (Raymond Crompton) Author Editor
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Authors, English Beaton, Cecil, Bookplates Burke, Edmund, Comedies of manners, English Courtship Drama Dramatists, English Dramatists, English--Family relationships Dramatists, Irish East India Company England England--Bath England--London English drama English drama (Comedy) English drama--Restoration English literature Families Fox, Charles James, Garrick, David, Goldsmith, Oliver, Gossip Great Britain Humorous plays India LeFanu family Legislators Literature Malapropisms Manners and customs Mistaken identity Monologues with music Opera Operas--Librettos Orators Oratory Pitt, William, Pizarro, Francisco, Politicians Politics and government Politics and literature Rivals (Sheridan, Richard Brinsley) Sheridan, Betsy, Sheridan, Frances Chamberlaine, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, Sheridan family Sisters Spanier in Peru (Kotzebue, August von) Theatrical managers
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