AbstractsBiology & Animal Science
The Satirical Elements in the Works of Sir John Vanbrugh
| Institution: | North Texas State University |
|---|---|
| Department: | |
| Year: | 1967 |
| Keywords: | Sir John Vanbrugh; satire; plays; comedies |
| Record ID: | 1517585 |
| Full text PDF: | http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc130779/ |
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate through an examination of the satirical elements in Sir John Vanbrugh's eight complete plays and his fragmentary last play that his central motivating force was a desire to entertain London society and divert them from "their wives and taxes."
