Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01 by Moore
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| Author | Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852 |
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| Title | Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01" by Thomas Moore is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The memoir presents a comprehensive look into the life of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, a prominent Irish playwright and politician, detailing his birth, education, literary endeavors, and tumultuous relationships. Through its exploration of Sheridan's life, the book delves into the intersections between art, politics, and personal turmoil, offering readers a rich tapestry of the cultural and social landscape of the time. The opening of the memoir introduces us to Sheridan's early life, illustrating his family background characterized by literary inclination and intellectual aspirations. Born in Dublin in 1751 to a family of educators and performers, the text discusses his educational journey, including his time at Harrow School, where he showed an early indifference to studies despite displaying intellect and charm. Additionally, it touches upon his complicated relationships, particularly with his mother, whose literary success influenced his own ambitions, and his father, who had hopes of establishing a respected educational career for his sons. The narrative sets the stage for Sheridan's eventual rise in the literary world and his romantic pursuits, establishing key themes of ambition, familial expectation, and the complexities of youthful love, particularly as he navigates his affections for Miss Linley. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820 |
| Subject | Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 |
| Subject | Dramatists, English -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Theatrical managers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Legislators -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6741 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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