Prologue by David Garrick to The school for lovers by William Whitehead [manuscript], 1762.

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Prologue by David Garrick to The school for lovers by William Whitehead [manuscript], 1762.

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Whitehead, William, 1715-1785

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William Whitehead was born in Cambridge, England, in February 1715. Educated at Winchester College and at Cambridge, Whitehead served for many years as tutor to the sons of the Earl of Jersey and Earl Harcourt. In 1757, Whitehead was named Poet Laureate. Whitehead died in London on April 14, 1785. From the description of William Whitehead poem addressed to Robert Lowth, circa 1758. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122386021 William Whitehead was a poet and playwright who rose ...

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...