Four Georgian And Pre-Revolutionary Plays

This ideal introduction to the plays and theater of the late eighteenth century in England, France and Germany brings together key texts revolving around the themes of sex and class. The texts of the plays by Sheridan and Goldsmith are based on first editions, while those of the plays by Beaumarchais and Lessing are based on the earliest published translations. Textual notes explain unfamiliar terms and allusions, and a full introduction locates the plays in their cultural and political context, providing a comparative overview of contemporary theater.

This ideal introduction to the plays and theater of the late eighteenth century in England, France and Germany brings together key texts revolving around the themes of sex and class.

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Includes the text to the four plays plus textual notes to explain unfamiliar terms and allusions, along with detailed introductions to each play. In addition a general introduction locates the plays in their cultural and political context and provides a comparative overview of eighteenth century theater. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

David Thomas is Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of Warwick.