The British Theater: Containing The Lives Of The English Dramatic Poets, With An Account Of All Their Plays (1752)

by William Rufus Chetwood

Book Overview

""The British Theater: Containing The Lives Of The English Dramatic Poets, With An Account Of All Their Plays"" is a book written by William Rufus Chetwood and first published in 1752. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of prominent English dramatic poets, including William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, John Dryden, and others. It also includes a comprehensive list of all their plays, along with a brief summary of each play's plot and characters. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of English theater and the development of dramatic literature in England. It provides a wealth of information on the lives and works of some of the most influential playwrights in English literature and offers insights into the cultural and social context in which their works were produced and performed. Overall, ""The British Theater"" is a valuable reference for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the rich history of English drama.Together With The Lives Of Most Of The Principal Actors, As Well As Poets. To Which Is Prefixed, A Short View Of The Rise And Progress Of The English Stage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104481464
• ISBN13: 9781104481469
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"