Sheridan, Richard Brinsley 1751-1816
Overview
| Works: | 3,450 works in 11,070 publications in 14 languages and 101,214 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Biographies Comedies of manners Comedy plays Bibliographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Acting editions Fiction Poetry Radio adaptations |
| Roles: | Author, Translator, Other, Librettist, Lyricist, Bibliographic antecedent, Attributed name, Creator, Dedicatee, Editor, Contributor, Recipient, Composer, Former owner, Honoree, sgd |
| Classifications: | PR3682, 822.6 |
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Most widely held works about
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- Sheridan by Margaret Oliphant( Book )
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan : the impresario in political and cultural context by Jack E DeRochi( )
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Jack D Durant( Book )
- Sheridan and the drama of Georgian England by John Clyde Loftis( Book )
- 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 )
- Sheridan by Lewis Gibbs( Book )
- Sheridan by W. A Darlington( Book )
- The letters of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Richard Brinsley Sheridan( Book )
- Uncorking old sherry; the life and times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Oscar Sherwin( Book )
- The comedy of manners from Sheridan to Maugham by Newell W Sawyer( )
- Four who spoke out: Burke, Fox, Sheridan, Pitt by Robert T Oliver( Book )
- Sheridan of Drury Lane : a biography. With illustrations from old prints and portraits by Alice Glasgow( Book )
- Sheridan, his life and his theatre by Lewis Gibbs( Book )
- The life and works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by James Morwood( Book )
- Sheridan, 1751-1816 by W. A Darlington( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
The School for scandal by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
545 editions published between 1777 and 2019 in 10 languages and held by 4,837 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
545 editions published between 1777 and 2019 in 10 languages and held by 4,837 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
)
318 editions published between 1775 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,206 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
318 editions published between 1775 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,206 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
The school for scandal : a comedy by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
156 editions published between 1777 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,768 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."
156 editions published between 1777 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,768 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."
Pizarro : a tragedy, in five acts ; as performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane: taken from the German drama of Kotzebue
; and adapted to the English stage, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan by
August von Kotzebue(
)
245 editions published between 1799 and 1807 in English and held by 2,555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
245 editions published between 1799 and 1807 in English and held by 2,555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, duets, trios, &c. in The duenna : or, the double elopement. As performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. Written
by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Esq by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
151 editions published between 1776 and 1789 in English and held by 1,990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
151 editions published between 1776 and 1789 in English and held by 1,990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rivals ; The duenna ; A trip to Scarborough ; The school for scandal ; The critic by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
12 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 1,504 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
12 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 1,504 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 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 Esqr by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
102 editions published between 1781 and 1795 in English and held by 1,358 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
102 editions published between 1781 and 1795 in English and held by 1,358 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The school for scandal, : a comedy; as it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-lane by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
102 editions published between 1781 and 1798 in English and held by 1,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
102 editions published between 1781 and 1798 in English and held by 1,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, duets, trios, &c. in The duenna : or, the double elopement. As performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
96 editions published between 1775 and 1783 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
96 editions published between 1775 and 1783 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pizarro : a tragedy by
August von Kotzebue(
)
37 editions published between 1799 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Richard Brinsley Sheridan's last play, an adaptation of August Von Kotzebue's Die Spanier set in Peru and first performed in 1799, was one of the most popular of the entire century. Set during the Spanish Conquest of Peru, Pizarro dramatized English fears of invasion by Revolutionary France, but it is also surprisingly and critically engaged with Britain's colonial exploits abroad. Pizarro is a play of firsts: the first use of music alongside action, the first collapsing set, the first production to inspire such celebratory ephemera as cartoons, portraits, postcards, even porcelain collector plates. Pizarro marks the end of eighteenth-century drama and the birth of a new theatrical culture. This edition features a comprehensive introduction and extensive appendices documenting the play's first successful performances and global influence. It will appeal to students and scholars of Romantic literature, theatre history, post-colonialism, and Indigenous studies."--
37 editions published between 1799 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Richard Brinsley Sheridan's last play, an adaptation of August Von Kotzebue's Die Spanier set in Peru and first performed in 1799, was one of the most popular of the entire century. Set during the Spanish Conquest of Peru, Pizarro dramatized English fears of invasion by Revolutionary France, but it is also surprisingly and critically engaged with Britain's colonial exploits abroad. Pizarro is a play of firsts: the first use of music alongside action, the first collapsing set, the first production to inspire such celebratory ephemera as cartoons, portraits, postcards, even porcelain collector plates. Pizarro marks the end of eighteenth-century drama and the birth of a new theatrical culture. This edition features a comprehensive introduction and extensive appendices documenting the play's first successful performances and global influence. It will appeal to students and scholars of Romantic literature, theatre history, post-colonialism, and Indigenous studies."--
The rivals, a comedy : As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
77 editions published between 1775 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
77 editions published between 1775 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The plays of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
49 editions published between 1881 and 2007 in English and held by 835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
49 editions published between 1881 and 2007 in English and held by 835 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(
)
44 editions published between 1788 and 1970 in English and held by 787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
44 editions published between 1788 and 1970 in English and held by 787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The school for scandal by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Recording
)
90 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lady Sneerwell and her hireling, Snake, are certainly up to no good in this timeless send-up of hypocritical manners. Thanks to their scandal-mongering, the comely Lady Teazle must fend off the slanderous barbs that have caught the ear of her elderly husband, as well as every other gossip in London
90 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lady Sneerwell and her hireling, Snake, are certainly up to no good in this timeless send-up of hypocritical manners. Thanks to their scandal-mongering, the comely Lady Teazle must fend off the slanderous barbs that have caught the ear of her elderly husband, as well as every other gossip in London
The rivals : a comedy by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
118 editions published between 1669 and 2020 in English and held by 689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy of manners revolving around false identities, romantic entanglements, and parental disapproval
118 editions published between 1669 and 2020 in English and held by 689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy of manners revolving around false identities, romantic entanglements, and parental disapproval
Verses to the memory of Garrick : spoken as a monody, at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
47 editions published between 1779 and 1809 in English and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Copybook exercise in penmanship
47 editions published between 1779 and 1809 in English and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Copybook exercise in penmanship
The dramatic works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 671 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 671 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A letter to the most insolent man alive by
RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN(
)
48 editions published between 1789 and 2018 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
48 editions published between 1789 and 2018 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The duenna : a comic opera in three acts by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
Book
)
59 editions published between 1775 and 2018 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
59 editions published between 1775 and 2018 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The duenna: or, the double elopement : a comic opera. As it is performed at the Theatre-royal in Covent-Garden by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan(
)
47 editions published between 1783 and 2018 in English and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
47 editions published between 1783 and 2018 in English and held by 538 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 Other
- Goldsmith, Oliver 1730?-1774 Author
- East India Company
- Moore, Thomas 1779-1852 Other Author of introduction Author Editor Compiler
- Garrick, David 1717-1779 Other Author of introduction Performer Author Contributor
- Rhodes, R. Crompton (Raymond Crompton) Other Author Editor Creator
- Cordner, Michael Author of introduction Editor
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Authors, English Beaton, Cecil, Booksellers' catalogs Burke, Edmund, Comedies of manners, English Comedy Courtship Drama Dramatists, English Dramatists, Irish East India Company England England--Bath England--London English drama English drama (Comedy) English drama--Restoration English literature Fox, Charles James, Garrick, David, Goldsmith, Oliver, Gossip Great Britain Hampden, John, Humorous plays India Legislators Literature Malapropisms Manners and customs Manners and customs in literature Maugham, W. Somerset--(William Somerset), Mistaken identity Monologues with music Opera Operas--Librettos Orators Oratory Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Pitt, William, Pizarro, Francisco, Politicians Politics and government Politics and literature Promptbooks Rivals (Sheridan, Richard Brinsley) School for scandal (Sheridan, Richard Brinsley) Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, Theater Theatrical managers
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رتشارد برنسلي شريدان، 1751-1816
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셰리든, 리처드 1751-1816
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シェリダン
シェリダン 1751-1816
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谢立丹 愛爾蘭劇出生的作家，英國輝格黨政治家。
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