Four Georgian and pre-revolutionary plays
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Four Georgian and pre-revolutionary plays
Macmillan , St. Martin's Press, 1998
- : uk
- : uk(pbk)
- : us
- : us(pbk)
Available at 7 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-291)
Phys of us(pbk): 22 cm
Contents of Works
- The rivals
- She stoops to conquer
- The marriage of Figaro
- Emilia Galotti
Description and Table of Contents
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: uk ISBN 9780333636763
Description
This edition offers an ideal introduction to the plays and theatre of the late eighteenth century in England, France and Germany as it 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. A full introduction locates the plays in their cultural and political context and provides a comparative overview of contemporary theatre.
Table of Contents
Introduction.- Note on the Texts.- The Rivals.- She Stoops to Conquer.- The Marriage of Figaro.- Emilia Galotti.- Bibliography.
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: uk(pbk) ISBN 9780333636770
Description
These plays offer an introduction to the theatre of the late- 18th century in England, France and Germany, as it 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. An introduction locates the plays in their cultural and political context and provides a comparative overview of contemporary theatre.
Table of Contents
Introduction Note on the Texts The Rivals She Stoops to Conquer The Marriage of Figaro Emilia Galotti Bibliography
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