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The lives and characters of the English dramatick poets. Also an exact account of all the plays that were ever yet printed in the English tongue; their double titles, the places where acted, the dates when printed, and the persons to whom dedicated; with remarks and observations on most of the said plays. First begun by Mr. Langbain, improv'd and continued down to this time, by a careful hand.

Author

Langbaine, Gerard

Gildon, Charles, 1665-1724.,
Date published

1699
Publisher

London : printed for William Turner, at the White Horse, without Temple-Bar, 1699.
Subject

Dramatists, English Early works to 1800

English drama History and criticism Early works to 1800

English drama Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 Bio-bibliography Early works to 1800

English drama Restoration, 1660-1700 Bio-bibliography Early works to 1800

Accession number

83055312
Class

SR - 95.31/
Language

English
Physical description

[16], 152, 151-182, [24] p. ; 8°.
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General note: A careful hand = Charles Gildon. Cf. BM. Includes indices. Text is continuous despite pagination. Signatures: A-L8 (L3+*L4) M-N8 O7; Lacks L4 UK-SuSCL Cited in: Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), L376 Format of surrogate: Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 1979. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 986:4). Ownership and custodial history: MS. ink inscription on t.p.: "E libris Antonij Scarlett 1738" UK-SuSCL

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A short view of tragedy; it's [sic] original, excellency, and corruption. With some reflections on Shakespear, and other practitioners for the stage. By Mr. Rymer, servant to their Majesties.

London : printed and are to be sold by Richard Baldwin, near the Oxford Arms in Warwick-Lane, and at the Black Lyon in Fleetstreet, between the two Temple-Gates, 1693.

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Langbaine, Gerard

Gildon, Charles, 1665-1724.,

The lives and characters of the English dramatick poets. Also an exact account of all the plays that were ever yet printed in the English tongue; their double titles, the places where acted, the dates when printed, and the persons to whom dedicated; with remarks and observations on most of the said plays. First begun by Mr. Langbain, improv'd and continued down to this time, by a careful hand.

London : printed for William Turner, at the White Horse, without Temple-Bar, 1699.

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