The School for Scandal
Interesting Facts
- "The School for Scandal" is considered one of the finest comedies of manners of the 18th century, mocking societal vices such as hypocrisy and scandal.
- The play was first performed in London in 1777 and immediately achieved great success, establishing Sheridan's reputation as an outstanding playwright.
- One of the central themes of the play is the contrast between sincerity and hypocrisy, revealed through the characters and their relationships.
- Characters like Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Sneerwell have become archetypes for subsequent works in the comedy of manners genre.
- "The School for Scandal" had a significant impact on the development of English drama and remains popular in theatrical productions to this day.
Date of publication: 16 October 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Drama
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