The School For Scandal

""The School for Scandal"" is a play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, first performed in 1777. It is a comedy of manners that satirizes the behavior and social conventions of the upper classes in 18th century England. The plot revolves around the gossip and scandalous behavior of a group of wealthy individuals, including Lady Sneerwell, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and Mrs. Candour. The main character, Charles Surface, is a charming young man who is caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal. The play explores themes of reputation, hypocrisy, and the consequences of spreading rumors. It is known for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and clever plot twists. ""The School for Scandal"" is considered one of the greatest comedies of the English stage and remains popular with audiences and critics alike.SIR BENJAMIN. Nay now--you are severe upon the widow--come--come, it isn't that she paints so ill--but when she has finished her Face she joins it on so badly to her Neck, that she looks like a mended Statue, in which the Connoisseur sees at once that the Head's modern tho' the Trunk's antique.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.