Notes and additions to An essay on the learning of Shakespeare by Richard Farmer [manuscript], ca. 1785.

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Notes and additions to An essay on the learning of Shakespeare by Richard Farmer [manuscript], ca. 1785.

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Leaves of the printed 2nd ed. (1767) with margins and interleaves filled with notes and additions in preparation for the 3rd ed. (1789). Two autograph letters of George Steevens to Farmer (August 1782, Sept. 1784).

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Steevens, George, 1736-1800

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English commentator on Shakespear. From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Hampstead Heath, to Dr. Lort, 1783 Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270579166 Written during the Gordon Riots, a week of unrest in London sparked by the government's increased tolerance of Roman Catholics. From the description of Letter, 1780 June 9, Hampstead Heath, to an unnamed correspondent. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122445428 English commen...

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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. ...

Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797

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