Sheridan / [by] Lewis Gibbs

Gibbs, Lewis (1891-1973)

1947, 1st edition. London : J.M. Dent. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #429973

Physical description; vii, 280 pages plates, portraits 22 cm. Notes; "Selection of authorities": pages 273-274. Contents; A general view -- The family -- Harrow and Bath -- Miss Linley -- The rivals and The duenna -- the Drury Lane venture -- The school for scandal -- the manager's progress -- Plays and politics -- member for Stafford -- A new career -- Political fortunes -- Richard Brinsley and Elizabeth -- Drury Lane affairs -- In opposition -- oratory and Warren Hastings -- Sheridan and the Prince of Wales -- regency crisis: hope deferred -- The new Theatre -- view of Mr. Sheridan -- second marriage -- The friend of the people -- Difficult times at Drury Lane -- Patriotism and party -- Irregularities -- a place from the Prince -- the Theatre burnt down -- The price of independence -- last career ended -- Poor Brinsley -- Closing scenes. Subjects; Sheridan, Richard Brinsley 1751-1816. Sheridan Richard Brinsley. Sheridan, Richard Brinsley 1751-1816 Criticism and interpretation. Sheridan, Richard Brinsley 1751-1816 ; Biography. Theater Great Britain. Dramatists Great Britain 18th century ; Biography. Theatrical managers Great Britain 18th century ; Biography. Politicians Great Britain 18th century ; Biography. Politicians Great Britain 19th century ; Biography. Great Britain Politics and government 1760-1820. Drama Dramatist English Biography.

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