Albion Restored Or Time Turned Oculist: A Masque (1758)

By Anonymous

Book Overview

""Albion Restored Or Time Turned Oculist: A Masque"" is a play written anonymously in 1758. It is a masque, which is a type of dramatic entertainment that combines music, dance, and poetry. The play is set in ancient Britain and features allegorical characters who represent different virtues and vices. The main character, Time Turned Oculist, is a time traveler who has come to restore Albion, the personification of Britain, to her former glory. Along the way, he encounters characters such as Discord, Envy, and Pride, who try to thwart his efforts. The play culminates in a grand finale featuring a chorus of singers and dancers. ""Albion Restored Or Time Turned Oculist: A Masque"" is a unique and entertaining work that reflects the cultural and political climate of 18th-century Britain.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116587721X
• ISBN13: 9781165877218
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"