"Such Things Are" is a play written by Elizabeth Inchbald, a prominent English novelist, actress, and dramatist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The play was first performed in 1787 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It explores themes of family dynamics, social class, and the consequences of secrets and misunderstandings. Like much of Inchbald's work, "Such Things Are" delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal norms of the time.