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Theatres of opposition : empire, revolution, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan /

This study considers Richard Brinsley Sheridan's theatrical and political commitments side by side. It offers a challenging new take on a misunderstood writer and presents important new insights into the relationship between theatre and parliament in the 18th century.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, David Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, > 1751-1816 > Political activity.
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, > 1751-1816 > Political and social views.
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, > 1751-1816
Politics and literature > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
Politique et littérature > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Political and social views
Political participation
Politics and literature
Great Britain
English.
Languages & Literatures.
English Literature.
1700-1799
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This study considers Richard Brinsley Sheridan's theatrical and political commitments side by side. It offers a challenging new take on a misunderstood writer and presents important new insights into the relationship between theatre and parliament in the 18th century.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 281 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-270) and index.
ISBN:9780191738869
0191738867