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Lecture 10 Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1st hour), The School for Scandal, Robert Burns (2nd hour) 18th Century English Drama: The English drama of the 18th century does not reach the same high level as its novel. One of the main reasons is that the Licensing Act of 1737 which drove Fielding out of the theatre restricted the freedom of expression by dramatists. The stage, losing its power as a serious criticism of social life, declined at the same time in its splendour and magnificence as a lofty entertainment, The greatest problem in 18th century English drama is not that of a p