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The Critic | Essays and Criticism

• Parody of Tragedy

  In this essay, the author examines the ways in which Sheridan’s play parodies a number of tragic conventions.

• History and Status

  In the following essay excerpt, the author discusses the history of Sheridan’s The Critic and evaluates its status as ‘‘perhaps the most complete play about the theatre ever written.’’

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3. The Critic: Richard Brinsley Sheridan Biography
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6. The Critic: Style
7. The Critic: Historical Context
8. The Critic: Critical Overview
9. The Critic: Essays and Criticism
   1. Parody of Tragedy
   2. History and Status
10. The Critic: Compare and Contrast
11. The Critic: Topics for Further Study
12. The Critic: What Do I Read Next?
13. The Critic: Bibliography and Further Reading
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