9781330482056 - Steele and the Sentimental Comedy (Classic Reprint) de Hare, Maurice Evan (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and development of the Sentimental Comedy, a theatrical genre that emerged in the late 17th century. The author argues that this genre, which focused on the virtues of private life and the distresses rather than the faults of characters, was a reaction to the more libertine Restoration comedy that had preceded it. The book examines the emergence of sentimentalism within comedy, from its roots in the ancient Greek and Roman theater through its development in early 18th century England. The author provides detailed analysis of key plays within the genre, including Steele's The Conscious Lovers and The Funeral, discussing the ways in which these works challenged traditional comedic conventions of their day. The book also considers the broader impact of sentimentalism on English literature and culture, tracing its influence on the development of the novel and the rise of a more sentimental sensibility in 18th century society. This insightful and well-researched book adds significantly to our understanding of a pivotal moment in the development of English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.