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There were several predecessors to Genest in documenting the history of the theatre in Britain, some more reliable than others, and Genest's work shows a detailed knowledge of their assertions. "Some Account of the English Stage... is a remarkable achievement, not only by virtue of its length and detail, but because it has shown itself in the course of time to be remarkably accurate. A seminal resource for scholars and researchers of the period covered, it deals with the subject from a number of aspects. The core of the study is a series of substantial listings of productions at major theatres…mehr

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There were several predecessors to Genest in documenting the history of the theatre in Britain, some more reliable than others, and Genest's work shows a detailed knowledge of their assertions. "Some Account of the English Stage... is a remarkable achievement, not only by virtue of its length and detail, but because it has shown itself in the course of time to be remarkably accurate. A seminal resource for scholars and researchers of the period covered, it deals with the subject from a number of aspects. The core of the study is a series of substantial listings of productions at major theatres in London, Bristol, Bath, and York, including dates, principal actors and such details as the last occasion on which the play had been produced and whether this was the first attempt of a given actor in the role concerned. There is also a useful section on theatre in Scotland and references to the production of foreign plays, including Greek tragedy. In addition to a substantial index, the author supplies outlines of the careers of selected playwrights and critics, ranging from John Dryden and Thomas Shadwell to Jeremy Collier, William Prynne, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Lord Byron, in relation to their major works. The overall frame of reference from which he compiled his study is impressively broad.
""Some Account of the English Stage V8: From the Restoration in 1660 to 1830"" is a comprehensive historical account of the English stage, written by John Genest and published in 1832. This book is the eighth volume in a series of works that cover the history of the English stage from its earliest days to the early 19th century. In this volume, Genest focuses on the period from the Restoration in 1660 to 1830, providing detailed accounts of the major plays, actors, and theatrical productions of the time. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific period in the history of the English stage. Genest's work is highly regarded for its thoroughness and attention to detail, and it provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English theatre history. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an engaging read for anyone with an interest in the subject. Overall, ""Some Account of the English Stage V8"" is a valuable contribution to the study of theatre history and an important reference work for anyone interested in the history of English drama.In Ten Volumes.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.