Theatres of opposition [electronic resource] : empire, revolution, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan / David Francis Taylor. Taylor, David Francis. Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 POlitical activity. Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 Political and social views. Politics and literature Great Britain History 18th century. PR3680 822.6 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Apr. 19, 2012). This study considers Richard Brinsley Sheridan's theatrical and political commitments side by side. It offers a challenging new take on a misunderstood writer and presents important new insights into the relationship between theatre and parliament in the 18th century. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199642847.001.0001 eng Great Britain