Essays on the stage by Thomas Campbell [manuscript], ca.1840.

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Essays on the stage by Thomas Campbell [manuscript], ca.1840.

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Four essays in the autograph of the author: 1. Neglect of duty: an attack on the manager of the Haymarket for allowing gentlemen amateurs to disgrace our public stage. 2. Why the degraded state to which the London theatres have sunk? 3. Mr. John Pritt Harley: biography of an actor. 4. Shakspearean Murder: a satire upon the actor, William Farren.

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Harley, John Pritt, 1786-1858

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English actor and singer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1823 Sept. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270503997 From the description of Autograph signature : for Mr. Harry B. Tavery, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270508272 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Garrick, 1851 Jun. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270499442 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Theatre Royal, Dr...

Campbell, Thomas, 1777-1844

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Thomas Campbell was a poet known for his war poems, including "Hohenlinden," "The Battle of the Baltic," and "Ye Mariners of England." He also published "The Pleasure of Hope" in 1799, "Gertrude of Wyoming" in 1809, and "Theodric" in 1824. From the description of Thomas Campbell papers, 1821-1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147203 Thomas Campbell was born in Glasgow, studied law in Edinburgh (1797), and became Lord Rector of Glasgow University, 1826-1829, as well as a...

Haymarket Theatre (London, England)

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The Theatre Royal Haymarket or Haymarket Theatre or the Little Theatre is a West End theatre in The Haymarket in the City of Westminster, London, England, which dates back to 1720, making it the third-oldest London playhouse still in use. All the buildings on the east of the Haymarket from the theatre southward were rebuilt circa 1820 in connection with John Nash's schemes for the improvement of the neighbourhood. A lease dated 10 June 1821, was granted to David Edward Morris. The theatre was op...

Farren, William, 1786-1861

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Epithet: actor; of Add MS 45918 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000818.0x000346 Epithet: actor; of Add MS 42890 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000818.0x000345 ...