Commonplace book of Arthur Murphy on humor and comedy [manuscript], ca. 1760-1780.

Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805

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William Dorset Fellowes (1769-1852), who extra-illustrated this volume, was a friend of author Hester Lynch Piozzi during the last years of her life, and is mentioned frequently in her correspondence from 1815 onwards. His brother Sir James Fellowes was also a friend of Piozzi's, and served as her literary executor upon her death in 1821. From the guide to the An essay on the life and genius of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., extra-illustrated, 1788-1844., (Houghton Library, Harvard College L...

Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), 1657-1757

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Aristotle

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Dryden, John, 1631-1700

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John Dryden, 1631-1700, was an influential English poet, literary critic, and playwright, who dominated the literary life of Restoration England. From the description of John Dryden Letter to Elizabeth Steward, 1698-1699. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 147971227 From the guide to the John Dryden Letter to Elizabeth Steward, 1698-1699, (Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida) Epithet: poet and dramatist...

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. ...

Marmontel, Jean-François, 1723-1799

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French author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Couvicourt, to M. Verdelet, 1793 Jan. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606127 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Paris, to Voltaire, 1766 Oct. 27 or 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606925 ...

Voltaire, 1694-1778

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French writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Paris, to René Hérault, Lieutenant-general of the police in Paris, 1729 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872418 From the description of Autograph letter, dated : [n.p., Ferney?, n.d., ca. 1766?], to Gabriel Crammer, [n.d., ca. 1766?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873849 Voltaire, playwright. William F. Fleming, translator. Tom Fontana, adaptor. From the description of Catil...

Morris, Corbyn, 1710-1779

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Epithet: FRS; writer on economics British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000754.0x000354 ...

Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637

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Horace

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Hurd, Richard, 1720-1808

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Bishop of Worcester. From the description of Autograph fair copy of a poem, signed "R. Hurd M.A. Fellow of Emmanuel College", ca. 1748. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269518414 ...