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The Rivals: A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden

This work is a comic drama by the playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, one of the prominent dramatists of late eighteenth-century English theatre. The play was staged at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden and represents Sheridan's contribution to the comedic tradition of the English stage during this period. The title and setting indicate it is a theatrical work designed for live performance, featuring the characteristic humor and social commentary associated with Georgian-era comedy in London. more

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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Richard Brinsley Sheridan, born on October 30, 1751, and died on July 7, 1816, was an influential British playwright. Known for his witty comedies, Sheridan's works have had a profound impact on the development of English drama. more

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