The Rivals and The School for Scandal

The Rivals and The School for Scandal

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Author: Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Format: Hardback

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Two comedies by Richard Brinsley Sheridan that satirize the manners and morals of the 18th-century society. The Rivals (1775) is a play about the romantic misunderstandings and intrigues among a group of young people in Bath, featuring the famous character of Mrs. Malaprop, who misuses words. The School for Scandal (1777) is a play about the gossip and slander that circulate among the fashionable circles of London, exposing the hypocrisy and corruption of the upper classes. With introductory notes by John Mason Brown and Carl van Doren, and illustrations by Rene Ben Sussan. Publisher's 'Sandglass' pamphlet included. 333pp. Pictorial hardback with faded slipcase. Top-edge stained. Very light silverfish damage on front cover. Slipcase: good with wear to corners. Remains well preserved overall., Condition Remarks: Good, , Slipcase: Good , Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, , Folio
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Format: Hardback

:


Two comedies by Richard Brinsley Sheridan that satirize the manners and morals of the 18th-century society. The Rivals (1775) is a play about the romantic misunderstandings and intrigues among a group of young people in Bath, featuring the famous character of Mrs. Malaprop, who misuses words. The School for Scandal (1777) is a play about the gossip and slander that circulate among the fashionable circles of London, exposing the hypocrisy and corruption of the upper classes. With introductory notes by John Mason Brown and Carl van Doren, and illustrations by Rene Ben Sussan. Publisher's 'Sandglass' pamphlet included. 333pp. Pictorial hardback with faded slipcase. Top-edge stained. Very light silverfish damage on front cover. Slipcase: good with wear to corners. Remains well preserved overall., Condition Remarks: Good, , Slipcase: Good , Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, , Folio