Sheridan: Great Lives

By W. A. Darlington

Book Overview

Sheridan: Great Lives by W. A. Darlington is a comprehensive biography of the life and times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, an Irish playwright, poet, and politician who lived during the 18th century. The book delves into Sheridan's upbringing, his early career as a writer and actor, and his eventual success as a playwright with works such as The Rivals and The School for Scandal. The author also explores Sheridan's involvement in politics, including his election to Parliament and his role in the impeachment of Warren Hastings. Throughout the book, Darlington paints a vivid picture of Sheridan's personality, relationships, and struggles, providing insight into the man behind the famous works. The book is well-researched and draws on a variety of sources, including letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts. It is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, Sheridan: Great Lives is a fascinating and informative biography of one of the most important figures in 18th-century 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: 1163160334
• ISBN13: 9781163160336
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"