Autograph letter signed from Edmond Malone to Isaac Reed [manuscript], 1787 April 24.

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Autograph letter signed from Edmond Malone to Isaac Reed [manuscript], 1787 April 24.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/428977112

Requests that Reed get the account of the new tragedy, which appeared in the St. James' Chronicle, in the theatrical article of the European magazine. Malone disparages critics of of various publications, claiming that they have "a particular spleen to Mr. Johnson and are so illiterate as probably not to have read one of the plays of Shakespeare."

1 item (2 p.) ; 23 x 19 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Reed, Isaac, 1742-1807

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Epithet: of Add MS 36059 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001033.0x00006b English Shakespearean editor. From the description of Autograph letter signed (retained copy?) : Staple Inn, to [Mr. Sherlock], [1779] July 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270616522 Epithet: editor of Shakespeare British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_10...

Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812

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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. ...

Johnson, Mr., fl. 1787

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