can i get information about a short story "The Rivals"?

Answer 1

The only recorded literary work, with the title 'The Rivals', is a play (a comedy of manners in five acts) by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It was first performed on 17 January 1775.
..Initially a critical and commercial failure, 'The Rivals' was promptly withdrawn, revised and rewritten. When the play reopened on 28 January 1775, it won significant critical acclaim, and soon became a 'runaway hit'.
For further details, please refer to :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rivals
For the play's complete text, refer to :
http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/284/2000/frameset.html

Answer 2

These websites will help you

http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-therivals/bib.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rivals

http://www.bartleby.com/221/1206.html

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