This author translated the August von Kotzebue play The Spaniard in Peru under the title Pizarro.In one of his own plays, Doc
This author translated the August von Kotzebue play The Spaniard in Peru under the title Pizarro.In one of his own plays, Doctor Rosy helps a man masquerade as Humphry Hum in order to gainemploy with Justice Credulous. This author of St. Patrick's Day also wrote a comedy in which Mr. Puffis producing a play at the Dangles' household and Richard Cumberland is satirized as Sir (*) FretfulPlagiary. Lady Sneerwell attempts to bring everyone down to her level and a man disguises himself asthe moneylender Mr. Premium in another of his plays, which ends with Oliver Surface leaving hisfortune to his nephew Charles. He also created Lydia Languish, who is betrothed to Ensign Beverly aftermany misspeakings from Mrs. Malaprop. For 10 points, name this author of The Critic, The Rivals, andThe School for Scandal.
This author translated the August von Kotzebue play The Spaniard in Peru under the title Pizarro.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan