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Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01

by Thomas Moore

First published
1853
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free
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"Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01" by Thomas Moore is a biography published in 1825. This work chronicles the remarkable life of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, celebrated playwright and Whig politician. The first volume explores Sheridan's early years and theatrical triumphs, while the second traces his turbulent political career. Moore's candid portrayal drew criticism from all sides—Tories, Whigs, and Radicals alike—yet became an immediate bestseller, selling a thousand copies in ten days.

  • Great Britain
  • Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
  • Dramatists, English
  • Theatrical managers
  • Legislators

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #6741. Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01 on Wikipedia.

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