An account of the life of that celebrated tragedian Mr. Thomas Betterton . Containing A distinct Relation of his Excellencies in his Profession, and Character in private Life. And interspersed with an account of the English theatre during his time.

The life of Mr. Thomas Betterton, the late eminent tragedian . Wherein the action and utterance of the stage, bar, and pulpit, are distinctly consider'd. With the judgment of the Late ingenious Monsieur De St. Evremond, upon the Italian and French music and opera's; in a letter to the Duke of Buckingbam. To which is added, the amorous widow, or the wanton wise. A comedy. Written by Mr. Betterton. Now first printed from the original copy.

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