The British Theater: Containing The Lives Of The English Dramatic Poets, With An Account Of All Their Plays (1752) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165786596)

""The British Theater"" is a book written by William Rufus Chetwood and published in 1752. The book contains biographical information on English dramatic poets, including William Shakespeare, John Dryden, and William Congreve, among others. The author provides a detailed account of their lives, including their early years, education, and career as playwrights. Additionally, the book provides a comprehensive list of all the plays written by each of the poets, along with a brief synopsis of each play. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of English theater and the works of some of its most prominent playwrights.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.

Author: William Rufus Chetwood
ISBN-10: 1165786591
ISBN-13: 9781165786596
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 262
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d