First published in 1979, this book traces comedy of manners from
the 1660s to the then present - a scope beyond the traditional
focus on the Restoration and early twentieth century. It uncovers
an underestimated subversive potential and socially critical force
in this particularly English dramatic form, emphasising the
distinctive subjects and style that distinguish it from more
general forms of witty social satire. The author discusses the
major comic dramatists of the post-Restoration period; reassesses
the significance of Sheridan, Wilde and Coward; and examines the
continuation of the tradition in modern writers. This book will be
of interest to students of English literature and drama.
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