She stoops to conquer: and other comedies ; The modern husband / Henry Fielding ; The clandestine marriage / David Garrick and George Colman ; Wild oats / John O'Keeffe
(Adult Book)

Originally published: 2007

Includes bibliographical references

The four comedies here illustrate the richness of 18th century drama: Henry Fielding's 'The Modern Husband', David Garrick and George Colman's 'The Clandestine Marriage', Oliver Goldsmith's 'She Stoops to Conquer', and John O'Keefe's 'Wild Oats. Wood's introduction takes full account of the contemporary theatre world.