George Etherege Jr.

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf playwright
gptkbp:activeYears 1660-1692
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:associatedWith Restoration comedy
gptkbp:birthDate 1636
gptkbp:children gptkb:George_Etherege_III
gptkbp:contributedTo Restoration theatre
influence on later playwrights
satirical elements
social norms critique
characterization in comedy
class distinctions exploration
gender roles examination
humor in social situations
romantic relationships portrayal
English_drama
gptkbp:deathDate 1692
gptkbp:famousFor character development
social commentary
dialogue style
wit and satire
gptkbp:genre comedy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label George Etherege Jr.
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:William_Congreve
gptkb:Richard_Steele
gptkb:George_Farquhar
gptkb:Noel_Coward
gptkb:David_Garrick
Tom Stoppard
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Molière
gptkb:Ben_Jonson
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy recognition in literary studies
influence on theatrical conventions
inspiration for modern comedies
revivals of his works
cultural_impact_on_English_theatre
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:notableEvent established the comedy of manners
pioneer of Restoration comedy
gptkbp:notableWork The Man of Mode
The Comical Revenge
She Would if She Could
gptkbp:occupation dramatist
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:London
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:London
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Etherege