Cobb, James, 1756-1818
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Cobb, James (librettist)
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Cobb, J. 1756-1818
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Cobb, Mr. 1756-1818 (James),
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English dramatist.
James Cobb (1756-1818) was a playwright and secretary of the East India Company. In 1779, he produced his first dramatic piece at Drury Lane, The Contract, or, Female Captain. This was followed by many light operas, farces, preludes, and comedies. He also provided the libretti for comic operas by well-known composers such as Thomas Linley, Stephen Storace, Joseph Mazzinghi, Michael Kelly, and Samuel Arnold. In 1799, he married Mary Starfell of Fratton, Hampshire.
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Comedy
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Elopement
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