Scenes from Eighteenth Century Comedies

Originally published in 1910, this book contains sections from six British comedies written in the eighteenth century.

A. Barter (Edited by)

9781107451070, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 July 2014

354 pages
17.8 x 12.7 x 2 cm, 0.34 kg

Originally published in 1910 as part of the English Literature for Schools series, this book contains sections from six British comedies written in the eighteenth century. Barter provides a brief introduction on the history of British theatre and developments in comedy after the Restoration, as well as critical notes on the extracts at the end of the volume. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in drama or the history of British education.

Introduction
She Stoops to Conquer
The Rivals
The West Indian
The Belle's Stratagem
The Heir at Law
Notes.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]