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| Richard Brinsley Sheridan |
| 理查．布林斯里．薛里頓 |
| 圖片來源：http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRsheridan.htm |
| 主要文類：Drama |
| 資料提供者：Marguerite Connor/康慕婷 |
| 關鍵字詞：Restoration Drama;Sentimental comedy;Seminar on Restroation Drama (Spring,1997) |
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
1751-1816
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Provider:
Marguerite Connor /
康慕婷
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| Born in Dublin, 1751, the son of
Frances (a very successful novelist and dramatist) and Thomas (an
actor/author/manager of the Theatre Royal, Dublin; wrote on English
language; godson of Jonathan Swift) Moved to London, 1754, A real Wild
Man during his life. By 1776, principle director of the Drury Lane,
later the sole proprietor. Among his plays: |
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1. The
Rivals, 1775
2. School for
Scandal, 1777
3. The Critic,1779 |
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Entered politics (Parliament) 1780,
his maiden speech was brilliant, but that was the highlight of his
career there. In his writing he reacted against the sentimentalism of
the time.
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(external)
Seminar on
Restoration Drama (Spring, 1997)
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