Richard Brinsley Sheridan
/ˌrɪtʃəd ˌbrɪnzli ˈʃerɪdən/
/ˌrɪtʃərd ˌbrɪnzli ˈʃerɪdən/
- (1751-1816) a British writer of plays, born in Ireland. He wrote a series of popular comedies, including The Rivals and School for Scandal, and was well known in London for his quick and intelligent humour. He became a friend of the Prince of Wales and several important politicians. In 1780 he became a Whig Member of Parliament, and held several important government positions. Although he had successful careers in politics and the theatre, he had many debts, and died in poverty.
理查德·布林斯利·谢里丹（Richard Brinsley Sheridan）：（1751-1816）英国戏剧作家，出生于爱尔兰。他撰写了一系列受欢迎的喜剧片，包括《竞争对手》和《丑闻学校》，并以其敏捷而聪明的幽默在伦敦闻名。他成为威尔士亲王和几位重要政治人物的朋友。1780年，他成为辉格党议员，并担任过多个重要的政府职务。尽管他在政治和戏剧领域拥有成功的职业生涯，但他背负着许多债务，并死于贫困。