Translation by John Boyle of Pierre Brumoy's discourse on the ancient Grecian theatre and of his discourse upon the origin of Tragedy, 1758-1760.

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Translation by John Boyle of Pierre Brumoy's discourse on the ancient Grecian theatre and of his discourse upon the origin of Tragedy, 1758-1760.

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This manuscript contains John Boyle's contribution to the English edition of Le théâtre des Grecs. (N.b.42) Boyle's translation of the first discourse and the discourse upon the original of tragedy, along with "Digested hints for the preface." (N.b.43) The preface, which has many references to Shakespeare. Much of the text, some notes, and signatures in Boyle's autograph. An autograph letter signed from Charlotte Lennox to the Earl, dated October 29, 1758 (N.b.42, p. 85).

2 v.

fre,

eng,

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Brumoy, Pierre, 1688-1742

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Lennox, Charlotte, ca 1729-1804

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Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000270.0x0001fc Epithet: wife of Charles, 4th Duke of Richmond and Lennox British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000270.0x0001fd Epithet: American writer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000270.0x0001fa ...

Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707-1762

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English biographer and friend of Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and Samuel Johnson. From the description of Autograph notes : place not specified, 1744 or later. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270534208 ...