Sheridan: Great Lives

By W. A. Darlington

Book Overview

""Sheridan: Great Lives"" by W. A. Darlington is a biography of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, an Irish playwright, poet, and politician. The book delves into Sheridan's life, from his birth in Dublin in 1751 to his death in 1816, tracing his rise to fame as a playwright and his involvement in politics. The author explores Sheridan's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and mistress, as well as his financial struggles and eventual bankruptcy. The book also provides insight into the cultural and political climate of the time, and how Sheridan's work and actions were influenced by it. Overall, ""Sheridan: Great Lives"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most important figures in Irish literature and politics.A Biography Of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, The Eighteenth Century Irish Poet, Dramatist, Author Of The Farce The Critic, With A Chronology Of His Important Life Events And A Brief Bibliography Of His Works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432560689
• ISBN13: 9781432560683
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"