An ode upon dedicating to Shakespeare, a new building at Stratford upon Avon [manuscript], [1769].

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An ode upon dedicating to Shakespeare, a new building at Stratford upon Avon [manuscript], [1769].

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Poem with autograph revisions by David Garrick. 3 copies with autograph revisions. Some revisions in W.a.161 appear to be in William Smith's hand. Includes 7 airs beginning, Sweetest bard that ever sung; When nature smiling (or, bounteous) hail'd his birth; To crimes from death and torture fly; Wild frantic with pleasure (or, Wit mirth love and pleasure); A world where all pleasures abound; Thou soft flowing Avon by thy silver stream; More gentle than the southern gale [Knapp 105]. Also contains after the ode, a peroration including an Address to the ladies, beginning, In these strong times of party and division [Knapp 2]. Many passages have been deleted in pencil.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...

Smith, William, 1730-1819

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William Smith, known as "Gentleman" Smith, was a popular actor in London from 1753 to 1788, first at Covent Garden, and after 1774 at Drury Lane under Garrick and his successors. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Montagu, sister of the Earl of Sandwich, caused some scandal. From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78013916 From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147472 E...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...