Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751–1816) was an Irish playwright and poet, born in Dublin, Ireland. Renowned for his sharp wit and satirical style, Sheridan played a pivotal role in the theatrical scene of late 18th-century Britain, and his works remain influential in the world of comedy and drama.
Personal Name: Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Birth: 1751
Death: 1816
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A comedy of manners revolving around false identities, romantic entanglements, and parental disapproval satirizes the pretentiousness and sentimentality of 18th-century society.
The School for Scandal debuted at Drury Lane Theater in London in 1777. The play is still popular and regularly performed today. It is a comedy of manners about "the deceptive nature of appearances, the fickleness of reputation, [and] the often disreputable guises behind which goodness and honesty can conceal itself."
