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The Historical Register

The Historical Register

Henry Fielding

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781019432518
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This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century theatre, featuring two plays by the celebrated British writer and playwright Henry Fielding. The Historical Register for the Year 1736 is a satirical play that pokes fun at contemporary politics and society. Eurydice Hiss’d is a comedy about a playwright who struggles to get his play produced. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre or 18th-century British literature.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 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.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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