Reflections on the art of writing tragedy [manuscript], [1747-1750].

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Reflections on the art of writing tragedy [manuscript], [1747-1750].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/244111504

A treatise in verse (380 lines), "written in the year 1747," in which the unities of time and place are regarded as "not at all times inviolable" but "those of Action and Character always." Shakespeare is praised in lines 105-114. Added is a poem - "An epistle to a friend", dated July 6, 1750, "Written to Mr. Evans at Chelsea on the subject of the contests at the university."

21 leaves ; 20 x 16 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Cosens, F. W. (Frederick William), 1819-1889

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Evans, Mr,

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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. ...