English Drama

Restoration and Eighteenth Century 1660-1789

By:

Richard W. Bevis

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Longman Literature in English Series

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What were the causes of Restoration drama's licentiousness? How did the elegantly-turned comedy of Congreve become the pointed satire of Fielding? And how did Sheridan and Goldsmith reshape the materials they inherited? In this account of the entire period, Richard Bevis argues that none of these questions can be answered without an understanding of Augustan and Georgian history. The years between 1660 and 1789 saw considerable political and social upheaval, which is reflected in the eclectic array of dramatic forms that is Georgian theatre's essential characteristic.

Release date NZ

March 21st, 1988

Author

Richard W. Bevis

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Imprint

Longman

Pages

356

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Series

Longman Literature in English Series

Dimensions

136x215x19

ISBN-13

9780582493933

Product ID

1753650

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