Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures vii
4. Tables ix
5. Acknowledgments xi
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. Comic Resurgence: Catherine Clive 18
8. 2. Musical Comedy: Frances Brooke 39
9. 3. Laughter and Femininity: Frances Burney 65
10. 4. The Satirical Seraglio: Hannah Cowley 89
11. 5. Sentimental Comedy and Feminism: Elizabeth Inchbald 113
12. Conclusion: Feminist Comedy 250 Years Later 139
13. Appendix: Women’s Plays Staged in London’s Patent Theaters, 1750–1800 147
14. Notes 153
15. Bibliography 181
16. Index 195
17. About the Author 201