Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Richard Brinsley Sheridan was an Irish writer of the Enlightenment period. His most famous work is the comedy play The Rivals, published in 1775.

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• Lifetime: 30 October 1751 • 7 July 1816
• Main form: Plays
• Circles: Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you."