Publisher's Synopsis
""Tales of the Drama"" is a book written by Elizabeth Wright Macauley and published in 1847. The book is a collection of short stories that are based on the tragedies of several famous playwrights, including Shakespeare, Massinger, Shirley, Rowe, Murphy, Lillo, and Moore. Each story is a retelling of a famous play, but with a unique twist or perspective that adds depth and complexity to the original plot. Macauley's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and she does an excellent job of capturing the essence of each play while also adding her own creative flair. Overall, ""Tales of the Drama"" is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in classic literature and the art of storytelling.And On The Comedies Of Steele, Farquhar, Cumberland, Bickerstaff, Goldsmith, And Mrs. Cowley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
