The Drama of Sensibility: A Sketch of the History of English Sentimental Comedy and Domestic Tragedy, 1696-1780 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020716898)

Ernest Bernbaum offers a comprehensive overview of the development and significance of English sentimental comedy and domestic tragedy during the period 1696-1780. He analyzes the literary, social, and political influences that shaped these genres, including the emergence of new forms of sociability, the evolution of women's roles, and the debates over moral and sentimental values. This book is a must-read for students of English literature and drama, as well as anyone interested in the cultural history of the period.

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