Biographia dramatica; or, A companion to the playhouse: containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage. Originally compiled, to the year 1764
Title:
Biographia dramatica; or, A companion to the playhouse: containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage. Originally compiled, to the year 1764
Author:
Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London : Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown [etc.], 1812.
Physical Description:
3 volumes in 4 22 cm
General Note:
First ed. pub. anonymously, 1764, under the title: "The companion to the playhouse"; 2d ed., by I. Reed, 1782, under present title.
Micro-opaque. Louisville, Ky., Lost Cause Press, 1960. 12 cards. 8 x 13 cm.
Language:
English
Format :
Book