The Drama Of Sensibility

The Drama of Sensibility: A Sketch of the History of English Sentimental Comedy and Domestic Tragedy, 1696-1780 is a book written by Ernest Bernbaum and published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of English sentimental comedy and domestic tragedy during the period from 1696 to 1780. The book explores the emergence of these two genres of drama in England and the various themes and motifs that were commonly used in these plays. The author examines the social and cultural context in which these plays were produced and performed, and how they reflected the changing attitudes and values of English society during this period.Bernbaum also provides detailed analyses of several key plays from this era, including works by playwrights such as Richard Steele, Colley Cibber, and George Lillo. He examines the themes and motifs in these plays, as well as their literary and dramatic techniques.Overall, The Drama of Sensibility is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English drama and the development of sentimental comedy and domestic tragedy. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of these genres and their significance within the broader context of English literature and culture.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.