Revision of An essay on the dramatic character of Sir John Falstaff (1777) in the hand of Maurice Morgann [manuscript], ca. 1789-1790.

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Revision of An essay on the dramatic character of Sir John Falstaff (1777) in the hand of Maurice Morgann [manuscript], ca. 1789-1790.

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Copious additions, corrections, and substitutions written, in Morgann's autograph, in margins and on interleaves of a copy of the printed book. Though the second edition (1820, reissued 1821, 1825), does not incorporate these alterations and its editor writes (Preface, p.vi) that Morgann had "been importuned in vain to give a second edition of his Essay," it is hard to see what other object might have led to these extensive revisions.

1 item ; 23.5 x 15 cm.

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Morgann, Maurice, 1726-1802

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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. ...