The School for Scandal

Credits: Richard Brinsley Sheridan (author)

Summary

Lady Sneerwell and her circle trade in malicious gossip, and the hypocritical Joseph Surface schemes against his generous, spendthrift brother Charles for the hand of a rich ward. The return of their wealthy uncle Sir Oliver, in disguise, tests both nephews, and the famous screen scene brings the lies down.

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Chapters (6)

  1. 1. Act 1
  2. 2. Act 2
  3. 3. Act 3
  4. 4. Act 4
  5. 5. Act 5
  6. 6. Epilogue

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