late th century play like ''the school scandal'' goldsmith sheridan reacted sentimental comedy th century theatre writing plays closer style restoration comedy sterne published famous novel ''tristram shandy'' parts frances burney wrote ''evelina'' one first novels manners fanny burney 's novels enjoyed admired jane austen precursors romanticism romantic movement english literature early th century roots th century poetry gothic novel novel sensibility ref name britannicacom ref
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