Four English Comedies of the 17th And 18th Centuries: Volpone;the Way of the World;She Stoops to Conquer;the School For Scandal Jonson, Ben; Goldsmith, Oliver; Sheridan, Richard; Congreve, William and Morrell, J.

**Four English Comedies of the 17th And 18th Centuries** brings together the wickedest, wittiest plays from theatre's golden age of sass. This collection features Ben Jonson's *Volpone* (greed gets gloriously messy), Congreve's *The Way of the World* (Restoration comedy at its most deliciously cutting), Goldsmith's *She Stoops to Conquer* (mistaken identities and romantic chaos), and Sheridan's *The School for Scandal* (gossip as an art form).

These aren't dusty museum pieces – they're sharp-tongued comedies about money, marriage, and human foolishness that feel surprisingly modern. Perfect for drama students, theatre lovers, or anyone who enjoys characters behaving badly with impeccable timing. Each playwright was a master of their era's comedy, from Jonson's Jacobean satire to Sheridan's Georgian wit.

This preloved Patina Paperbacks edition has lived a little but still delivers maximum theatrical punch.

*"Genuinely funny – these plays prove comedy writers have always known exactly how ridiculous we all are."*

*"Perfect introduction to classic English drama without the academic stuffiness."*