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The Rivals (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Author)
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  • Listening Length: 2 hours and 13 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre
  • Audible Release Date: 9 July 2009
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQ7P5W
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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From its very first presentation at London's Covent Garden Theatre on Jan. 17, 1775, The Rivals has been delighting audiences with its wit and false identities.

The idealistic Lydia Languish reads nothing but romance 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: 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 hand.

One of teh funniest late-Restoration comedies, The Rivals has spanned centuries, and will continue to do so for a long, long time to come.

©2009 The Colonial Radio Theatre; (P)2009 The Colonial Radio Theatre
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
An acquired taste 4 Dec 2004
Format:Paperback
This is a comedy, but at first it is quite hard to grasp this point. However, get used to the language and the fact that things will sound differently to how they read and you'll be laughing out loud. Add to this the ultra-comprehensive notes that come with this addition and you have quite a valuable package. Not to everyone's taste however.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Perfect 25 Feb 2011
By AdamH
Format:Paperback
This is just what you need if your studying english and this is one of the texts your required to analize. There is a few added extras at the beginning, such as character profiles, author profile and a history of bath etc

Generally a really useful copy of the play. It's really quite funny too.

Highly recommended for the academic or anyone who loves comedy.
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10 of 15 people found the following review helpful
an excellent edition 30 Oct 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This edition of the play is very useful.I found the introduction relevent and useful towards my college course and the play itself hilarious and witty. The charcters are all very deep and this is an excellent example of a romantic, comedy.
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