Upon some late criticisms against Shakespeare, 1752.

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Upon some late criticisms against Shakespeare, 1752.

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Autograph poem by David Garrick. Note that he gave the above to Moore as Lord Littleton knew to finish his ode to Mr. Pelham. The second verse was used in the poem beginning, Pelham proceed tho' faction's brood. The "critic French" is possibly James Murphy French.

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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. ...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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French, James Murphy, 1725-1759

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Moore, Edward, 1712-1757

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Pelham, Henry, 1695?-1754

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