An essay on one particular view of tragedy not sufficiently attended to by modern poets [manuscript], ca. 1760.

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An essay on one particular view of tragedy not sufficiently attended to by modern poets [manuscript], ca. 1760.

Remarks occasioned by Arthur Murphy's play, The orphan of China. Contains many illustrations from Shakespeare.

35 leaves.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805

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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. ...