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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; amongst whom are some of the most celebrated actors : also an alphabetical account of their works, the dates when printed, and occasional observations on their merits : together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage /

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Main Author: Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767, (Author)
Contributors: Reed, Isaac, 1742-1807, (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed for Mess. Rivingtons, St. Paul's Church-Yard; T. Payne and Son, Mews-Gate; L. Davis, Holborn; T. Longman, and G. Robinson, Pater Noster-Row; J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall; J. Nichols, Red-Lion-Passage, Fleet-Street; J. Debret, Piccadilly; and T. Evans, in the Strand, MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Edition:A new edition /
Subjects and Genres:
Dramatists, English > Biography.
Dramatists, Irish > Biography.
English drama > Bio-bibliography.
Irish drama > Bio-bibliography.
Oratorio > Bibliography.
Latin drama, Medieval and modern > Bibliography.
Theater > Great Britain > Bibliography.
Théâtre anglais > Biobibliographie.
Oratorio > Bibliographie.
Théâtre latin médiéval et moderne > Bibliographie.
Dramaturges anglais > Biographies.
Dramaturges irlandais > Biographies.
Théâtre irlandais > Biobibliographie.
English drama.
Latin drama, Medieval and modern.
Oratorio.
Theater.
Great Britain.
Bibliographies.
Bio-bibliography.
Biographies.
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