The Rivals, Richard Brinsley Sheridan
The Rivals, Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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The Rivals
A Radio Dramatization

Author: Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Narrator: The Colonial Radio Players

Unabridged: 2 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/07/2012

Categories: Fiction, Drama


Synopsis

The Rivals has been delighting audiences since its very first presentation at London's Covent Garden Theatre on January 17th, 1775. The idealistic Lydia Languish, reads nothing but romantic novels, and in doing so, believes she can only find true love in the arms of a man without wealth. Captain Jack Absolute has fallen in love with her, and pretends to be a penniless ensign to win her heart. Coming between these two lovers are some of the most extraordinary comic characters ever to grace a stage; the autocratic Sir Anthony Absolute, the misspeaking Mrs. Malaprop, the fiery Irishman from Clod hall - Sir Lucius O’Trigger; and poor Bob Acres, a country squire who finds himself with a dueling pistol in his hand. One of the funniest late-Restoration comedies, “The Rivals” has spanned the centuries, and will continue to do so.

About Richard Brinsley Sheridan

In need of funds, Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) turned to the only craft that could gain him the remuneration he desired in a short time: he began writing a play. He had over the years written and published essays and poems, and among his papers were humorous unfinished plays, essays and political tracts, but never had he undertaken such an ambitious project as this. In a short time, however, he completed The Rivals. He was 23 years old.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Fabfabian on November 19, 2015

Helped along by viewing scenes from Bristol Theatre production, I found this 18th century comedy still rewards with numerous laughs. There is still much to learn about "The Game of Love and Chance" as exemplified by the behaviours of Julia/Falkland, and of course Lydia/Captain Absolute.......more

Goodreads review by Katie on July 16, 2023

Great fun.......more

Goodreads review by mar🪷🪼 on March 06, 2023

that was interesting and ridiculous but not in a good way......more

Goodreads review by ♡ella grey♡︎ on February 10, 2023

I read this for my AP Lit class and this was….a circus. It was a jumble of crazy people and I don’t know how to feel about what I just read. Sir Anthony Absolute and Mrs. Malaprop were definitely my favorites tho they were just so insane and I love characters like that lol Only reason why I thought t......more

Goodreads review by Aiala on December 02, 2024

Vaya circo......more