"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3)Doran, Dr. (John)
History
"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3)
Doran, Dr. (John)
Actors -- Great Britain; Theater -- Great Britain -- History
The present work is intended to supply in some measure the want
which has been felt by all writers on theatrical subjects, as well
as by all collectors of theatrical books. It consists of about 2000
titles, the great majority of which are taken directly from the works
described. These will be arranged alphabetically, with exhaustive
cross-references. Notes regarding each actor and actress will be
given, and also an account of the occurrences to which particular
works refer, special attention being paid to the less known and more
curious pamphlets. Thus, it is hoped, the work will have a historical
as well as bibliographical value, and will form a History of the
Stage, especially in those details of which regular histories take
little or no cognisance. Plays will be excluded, except where they
have prefaces, &c., of historical or controversial interest; and
of Shakespeariana, only such works will be included as relate to
the performance of Shakespeare's plays or the representation of his
characters by particular actors.
Quotations of prices at recent famous sales will be given, and the
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