Common place books of Robert Dodsley, original manuscript : London : ms., [ca. 1750]

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Common place books of Robert Dodsley, original manuscript : London : ms., [ca. 1750]

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Contains early drafts of letters, original poetry, notes on the drama and for an article 'On the design and end of tragedy', a Dramatis Personae of Shakespeare's TĚ€he Tempest', and numerous extracts from other authors. Typed transcript of letter to David Garrick (2 l.) tipped in.

Originals: 2 v. ; 21-25 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 1075:6) and positive.

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Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...