School for Scandal and The Rivals

School for Scandal and The Rivals Synopsis

Combined in this volume are two of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most loved works, "e;The School for Scandal"e; and "e;The Rivals"e;. "e;The School for Scandal"e; is Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy that pokes fun at London upper class society in the late 1700s. Often referred to as a "e;comedy of manners"e;, "e;The School for Scandal"e; is one Sheridan's most performed plays and a classic of English comedic drama. "e;The Rivals"e; was Richard Brinsley Sheridan's first play and while at first it was not well received it would go on to prove to be a great success and establish Sheridan as a major talent. "e;The Rivals"e; satirizes the pretentiousness of English society in the late 18th century. As witty and accessible today as when it was first written, "e;The Rivals"e; sparkles with the humor that Sheridan and his writing are known for. Together these works make a great introduction to the works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan.