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From satire to sentiment - comedy of manners

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Dec2006 (Volume) 34
Medium (Periodical) E Magazine: the A-level English magazine.
Classif 820 EMA
Subject Drama
Page 19-22
Authors King, Neil
Contents

The author traces the move from the satirical comedy of the Restoration period to the 18th century's love of sentiment, considering the relationship between the dramas on stage and the audience.

Keywords
17th century comedy     Comedy     Drama     Plays     Restoration comedy     Satire