The School For Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
The play is a satirical depiction of the gossip and hypocrisy found in the high society of 18th century London. It centers around two brothers with contrasting personalities, one appearing to be a model of virtue and the other a dissolute rake, and the schemes of a circle of wealthy, idle gossipmongers. The plot thickens with a series of misunderstandings, eavesdropping, and mistaken identities, all revolving around the brothers' romantic pursuits and the malicious spread of scandal. The narrative ultimately exposes the true characters of the individuals involved, revealing the seemingly virtuous brother to be hypocritical and the seemingly dissolute one to be honorable, thus critiquing the superficial judgments and moral corruption of the elite.
The 4091st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1777
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-100
- Original Language
- English
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- 37th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
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