Sheridan's Comedies : The Rivals and the School for Scandal / edited with an introduction and notes to each play and a biographical sketch of Sheridan by Brander Matthews ; with illustrations by E. A. Abbey, Fred. Barnard, R. Blum, C. S. Reinhart, etc.
"To Austin Dobson, a poet with the gift of comedy, this edition of Sheridan's plays is inscribed by his friend the editor." (p,[3]).
Contents
Biographical sketch of Richard Brinsley Sheridan / Brander Matthews -- The Rivals. -- Introduction -- Author’s preface -- Dramatis personae -- First prologue: by the author -- Second prologue: by the author -- The Rivals: a comedy -- Epilogue: by the author -- The School for Scandal. Introduction -- Dramatis personae -- A portrait: addressed to Mrs. Crewe. By R. B. Sheridan, Esq. -- The School for Scandal: a comedy -- Epilogue: by Mr. Coleman -- Notes
Binding Note
White paper spine label with black and red text reads: `Sheridan's Comedies. "The Rivals." "The School for Scandal." By Brander Matthews'