British Plays From the Restoration to 1820

"British Plays From the Restoration to 1820" is an extensive and authoritative collection edited by Montrose J. Moses, offering a comprehensive survey of the evolution of the British stage across more than a century and a half. This anthology brings together a significant selection of dramatic works that defined the English theatrical landscape during the Restoration, the Augustan age, and the early 19th century.From the witty comedies of manners that flourished following the return of King Charles II to the robust tragedies and sentimental dramas of the Georgian era, these volumes showcase the stylistic diversity and social reflections of British society. Each play is chosen to highlight key milestones in literary history, providing readers with insights into the changing tastes, moral values, and political climates of the period. This collection serves as an essential resource for students of drama, theater historians, and lovers of classic literature, preserving the legacy of the playwrights who shaped the British stage between 1660 and 1820.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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