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Drama - History and criticism

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    A general view of the stage . By Mr. Wilkes.

    Wilkes, Thomas, d. 1786. | Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]
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    Critical essays on dramatic poetry . By Monsieur de Voltaire.

    Voltaire | Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]
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    Critical essays on dramatic poetry . By Monsieur de Voltaire. With notes by the translator.

    Voltaire | Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]
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    Critical remarks on the four taking plays of this season Viz. Sir Walter Raleigh, The Masquerade, Chit-Chat, and Busiris King of Egypt. Dedicated to the Wits at Button's Coffee-House. By Corinna, a Country Parson's Wife.

    Corinna, Country parson's wife. | Date: [1719]
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    An essay upon the present state of the theatre in France, England and Italy . With reflections upon dramatic poetry in general, and the characters of the principal authors and performers of those nations. A Work absolutely necessary to be read by every Lover of Theatrical Exhibitions. The Stage, if under proper Regulations, would be a Source of the highest and most rational Amusement. Addison.

    | Date: 1760
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