Comedy of Manners
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Comedy of Manners
Book Details
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781032031347
• Writer: David L. Hirst
• Book Edition: First Edition
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 130
• Size: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject/Category: English Literature, Drama, Comedy of Manners
• Traces the evolution of comedy of manners from the 1660s to the late 20th century, extending beyond the traditional focus on the Restoration and early 20th century.
• Highlights the subversive and socially critical potential of this form of comedy, differentiating it from more general social satire.
• Discusses major comic dramatists of the post-Restoration period and reassesses the works of Sheridan, Wilde, and Coward.
• Explores the continuation of the comedy of manners tradition in modern writers.
• A valuable resource for students of English literature and drama.
