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English Comedies

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English Comedies is a collection of classic plays from the English theatrical tradition, edited and introduced by John Gassner. The book includes five plays: The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith, The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, The Country Wife by William Wycherley, and The Way of the World by William Congreve. These plays are considered some of the greatest examples of English comedy, featuring witty dialogue, intricate plots, and memorable characters. Gassner's introduction provides historical and critical context for each play, and highlights their enduring relevance and entertainment value. This book is an essential resource for students of English literature, theatre, and anyone interested in the history of comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163807897
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 384
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 513 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 22. november 2024

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English Comedies is a collection of classic plays from the English theatrical tradition, edited and introduced by John Gassner. The book includes five plays: The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith, The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, The Country Wife by William Wycherley, and The Way of the World by William Congreve. These plays are considered some of the greatest examples of English comedy, featuring witty dialogue, intricate plots, and memorable characters. Gassner's introduction provides historical and critical context for each play, and highlights their enduring relevance and entertainment value. This book is an essential resource for students of English literature, theatre, and anyone interested in the history of comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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