J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne
Joseph Stirling Coyne (1803–1868) was a humorist and satirist in the tradition of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. One of the most prolific British playwrights of the mid-nineteenth century, he wrote more than sixty plays; his twenty-seven farces are surpassed in number only by John Maddison Morton's ninety-one and T. J. Williams's thirty. Coyne brought to the stage accomplished comedic interchanges, puns, irony, exaggerated character traits, ludicrous plot situations, and surprising outcomes. His plays reveal a deft ear for dialogue and an ability to create characters suited to the talents of specific actors. As a journalist Coyne contributed humorous pieces to many widely circulated journals and newspapers.
A Duel in the Dark: An Original Farce, in One Act
"A Duel in the Dark: An Original Farce, in One Act" by J. Stirling Coyne is a comedic play written during the mid-19th century, likely around the Vict...
By J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne
What will they say at Brompton? A Comedetta, in One Act.
"What Will They Say at Brompton? A Comedetta, in One Act" by J. Stirling Coyne is a light-hearted comedic play written in the mid-19th century, likely...
By J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne
How to Settle Accounts with your Laundress: An Original Farce, in One Act
"How to Settle Accounts with your Laundress: An Original Farce, in One Act" by J. Stirling Coyne is a comedic play written in the mid-19th century, sp...
By J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne