A History Of English Dramatic Literature To The Death Of Queen Anne Vol 3 Classic Reprint

Excerpt from A History of English Dramatic Literature to the Death of Queen Anne, Vol. 3 Page boys, 251 earliest appearances of actresses in England, 252. Scenery and costume, 254. - The dramatists as appealing to their patrons, 255 Dedications, 256; Prologues and Epilogues, ih. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A History of English Dramatic, Vol. 1: Literature to the Death of Queen Anne IN the following pages I shall essay to trace the origin, and to sketch the most important part of the history, of a literary growth which I have long studied with no common love. I am well aware of the difficulties be setting any such attempt, and of the defects which even a surer and more competent hand than mine could hardly be expected altogether to avoid. Nor do I claim for this book any merit beyond that of an endeavour in the direction of completeness within definite limits. These limits it may be in the first instance convenient to state. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This classic work by Adolphus William Ward is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of dramatic literature in England. Ward provides a comprehensive overview of the major trends and movements in English theater from the Elizabethan era to the early 18th century, and offers insightful analysis of many of the key plays and playwrights of the era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from A History of English Dramatic Literature to the Death of Queen Anne, Vol. 2 Compositions of this description by francis bacon, 628. Continued prevalence of the drama over the masque, 629. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from A History of English Dramatic Literature, Vol. 2: To the Death of Queen Anne Chapman's return to the stage led to one of the most remarkable incidents (already adverted to 2) in his life and in the annals of the stage. For certain passages in the comedy of Eastward Hoe which he had written con jointly with Marston and Jonson (though Jonson had no share in the passages objected to), be and Marston were im prisoned and Jonson voluntarily joined them in their con finement. The release of the poets was 'doubtless in part attributable to the favour which Chapman seems to have enjoyed with the Court. Of his gratitude or loyalty he subsequently gave more than one sign. In 1612 he pro duced a mask for the marriage of the Princess Elisabeth; while to her brother he, as has been seen, dedicated his [liada He had other patrons of high rank, to one of whom (somerset) he remained faithful even in the disgrace which overtook that reckless adventurer. But there is no reason to suspect Chapman of undue morigeration to the great. On the contrary, several passages in his plays attest a candour and an uprightness on questions lying at the root of the politics of his times which do honour to his character as well as his intellect. On a subsequent occasion he seems to have given offence to the French ambassador by a scene introduced into his play of Byron's Conspiracy but in this case the offence is said to have con sisted in bringing the Queen of France on the stage and representing her in no very pleasing light 3. The perform ance was prohibited, but repeated as soon as the Court had quitted London. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.