Lives and characters of illustrious persons of Great Britain in two volumes [manuscript], anno 1753 / L. Richarby scripit.

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Lives and characters of illustrious persons of Great Britain in two volumes [manuscript], anno 1753 / L. Richarby scripit.

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Fifty five short biographies. They are mainly copied, with changes, from various sources: the biography of Shakespeare (p. 176-81) is a condensation of A. Pope's version (1725) of N. Rowe's "Some account of the life &c. of Mr. William Shakespear" (Shakespeare's Works, 1709).

142 leaves ; 20 x 12 cm.

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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. ...

Richarby, L.

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Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718

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