comedy of manners
C11039
concept
A comedy of manners is a satirical dramatic genre that humorously exposes and critiques the social conventions, affectations, and hypocrisies of a particular class or society, often through witty dialogue and intricate plots.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| comedy of manners canonical | 6 |
| drawing-room comedy | 1 |
Instances (7)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
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| Pride and Prejudice | — |
| Lady Windermere’s Fan | drawing-room comedy |
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The School for Scandal (stage)
surface form:
The School for Scandal
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Hay Fever (stage)
surface form:
Hay Fever
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| Der Schwierige | — |
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Philip Barry
surface form:
The Philadelphia Story
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Anouilh’s play “L’Invitation au château” (stage work)
surface form:
L’Invitation au château
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