The Governess

By Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Book Overview

The Governess is a play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, an Irish playwright and politician, in the late 18th century. The play is a comedy of manners that explores the themes of love, marriage, and social class in Georgian England.The story revolves around the character of Miss Sterling, a young and beautiful governess who is hired by the wealthy Sir Peter Teazle to educate his young wife, Lady Teazle. However, Miss Sterling soon finds herself embroiled in the drama and scandal of the Teazle household, as she becomes the object of desire for both Sir Peter and his rakish friend, Charles Surface.As the plot unfolds, Miss Sterling must navigate the complex social hierarchies of Georgian England, while also trying to resist the advances of her suitors and maintain her own sense of dignity and self-respect. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including Lady Sneerwell, a gossip and manipulator, and Joseph Surface, Charles' scheming brother.The Governess is a witty and satirical play that offers a sharp critique of the social mores and conventions of its time. It is also a timeless story of love and desire, and the struggle to maintain one's integrity in the face of temptation and societal pressure.Don Ped. What is all this scraping, fiddling, and serenading --I desire I may have no more of it.--And what have you been about, sir?--disturbing some honest family in the same manner, I suppose Sophia, to-morrow, child, I have determined you shall marry Enoch Issachar; and then--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: 1162696133
• ISBN13: 9781162696133
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"