Sheridan: His Life And His Theatre

By Lewis Gibbs

Book Overview

Sheridan: His Life And His Theatre is a comprehensive biography of the famous playwright and politician, Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Written by Lewis Gibbs, the book provides a detailed account of Sheridan's life, from his childhood in Dublin to his rise to fame as a writer and his political career in London.The book explores Sheridan's early years as a struggling writer and actor, his marriage to the famous singer Elizabeth Linley, and his eventual success as a playwright with works such as The Rivals and The School for Scandal. It also delves into his involvement in politics, including his time as a member of parliament and his role in the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings.Throughout the book, Gibbs provides insights into Sheridan's personality, his relationships with family and friends, and his approach to writing and theatre. The book also includes a wealth of historical detail, offering readers a glimpse into the social and cultural context of Sheridan's life and times.Overall, Sheridan: His Life And His Theatre is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important figures in English literature and politics.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: 1163150754
• ISBN13: 9781163150757
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"