Theatrical Records Or An Account Of English Dramatic Authors, And Their Works (1756)

Theatrical Records: Or An Account Of English Dramatic Authors, And Their Works is a book written by Robert Dodsley and published in 1756. It is a comprehensive guide to the history of English drama, providing detailed information about the lives and works of prominent playwrights from the Elizabethan era to the mid-18th century. The book includes biographical sketches of authors such as William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, John Dryden, and William Congreve, as well as critical analyses of their plays. In addition, Theatrical Records contains a chronology of English drama, a glossary of theatrical terms, and a list of plays performed at various theaters in London. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and development of English theater.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.