Rob: Howard's Comedy the Committee and Teague, an Irish Stage-Type, Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Berne (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred Tellenbach

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033214366X ISBN 13: 9780332143668

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring Restoration theater through the lens of character and satire, this study reveals how Irish and English stage-types shaped the era.

This scholarly work analyzes how plays from the Restoration period reflect politics, religion, and social life. It centers on how comedians and playwrights used figures like Teague and the Irish stage-type to lampoon Puritans and celebrate Cavaliers, while tracing the collaboration and rivalry among writers such as Howard, Dryden, and Farquhar. Readers will see how satire, language, and stagecraft work together to create lasting impressions of the era’s theaters and audiences.

Grounded in close reading and historical context, the text moves from biographical sketches to dramatic analysis, with emphasis on popular plays and key scenes. It contrasts the moral tone of Restoration satire with the era’s political turmoil, offering a clear view of how audiences engaged with these performances at the time.

• Character-focused analysis of Teague and other Irish stage-types, and how they drive comic and critical energy
• Examination of the satire of Puritans and the portrayal of Cavaliers in plays like The Committee and The Old Troop
• Connections between Howard’s adaptations, Farquhar’s later depictions, and Shadwell’s Irish characters
• Oriented readings of major works and their impact on audience reception and theatrical practice

Ideal for students and fans of theater history, Restoration satire, and literary criticism of early modern drama.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033214366X
• ISBN 13: 9780332143668
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 72