Richard Steele by Sir Richard Steele
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"The Complete Plays of Richard Steele" by Sir Richard Steele is a collection of comedies written in the early 18th century. This anthology highlights Steele's contributions to the English drama, showcasing his wit and humor similar to that found in his renowned periodical essays like the "Tatler" and "Spectator." The plays included tackle themes of love, society, and morality, featuring characters such as the earnest widower Lord Brumpton and the charming Lady
Sharlot. The opening of the collection introduces Richard Steele's background and his journey as a playwright while elaborating on the theatrical landscape of his time. It reveals how Steele’s early life, including a brief military career, informed his comedic writing and themes, culminating in stage productions like "The Funeral," which critiques societal attitudes towards mourning and showcases his satirical perspective on human behavior. The text provides an insightful overview of the historical context and highlights significant elements that resonate throughout his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Aitken, George Atherton, 1860-1917 |
| Title |
Richard Steele Edited, with an Introduction and Notes by G. A. Aitken |
| Alternate Title | The complete plays of Richard Steele |
| Contents | Richard Steele -- The funeral -- The lying lover -- The tender husband -- The conscious lovers -- The school of action (a fragment) -- The gentleman (a fragment) -- Appendix. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama (Comedy) |
| Subject | Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55922 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55922-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 830 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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