The Rivals
by R B Sheridan

Name: The Rivals
Brand: R B Sheridan
SKU: 9780573013829
Rating: 3.65 (2574 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

British Historical Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the humor and clever wordplay in the play, particularly praising the character of Mrs. Malaprop. Many find it entertaining and enjoyable, especially when performed live rather than read. However, some perceive it as drawn out or dull at times, particularly noting its dated aspects.

Clever wordplay and humorMrs. Malaprop is a standoutGreat when performed liveSome find it drawn outDated and dull at times

Synopsis

The plot centres on the two young lovers, Lydia and Jack.

Lydia, who reads a lot of popular novels of the time, wants a purely romantic love affair.

To court her, Jack pretends to be "Ensign Beverley", a poor army officer.

Lydia is enthralled with the idea of eloping with a poor soldier in spite of the objections of her guardian, Mrs. Malaprop, a moralistic widow.

| 4 women, 8 men

Available Editions

Format	Publisher	Year	Pages	ISBN-13	Price
Paperback	Samuel French	—	—	9780573013829	Buy
Paperback	—	1995	182	9780713631517	—
Paperback	—	2007	192	9780713667653	—
Paperback	—	1980	125	9780393900446	—
Paperback	—	1995	98	9781854590992	—
Paperback	—	2006	96	9781420927160	—
Paperback	—	2006	208	9781425005641	—
Paperback	—	2004	216	9781419180699	—
Paperback	—	2006	420	9781406791525	—
Print	—	1998	68	9780486404332	—
Print	—	1986	99	9780882950914	—
Print	—	1968	140	9780198319085	—
Print	—	1959	—	9780812001549	—
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Print	—	1979	125	9780510341411	—
Print	—	2004	182	9780393927528	—
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Print	—	1958	—	9781127549825	—
Print	—	1973	—	9780460081269	—
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Print	—	1958	144	9780340077283	—
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