Bell's British Theatre V4: Consisting Of The Most Esteemed English Plays (1780)

By John Bell and Professor of Public and Comparative Law and Pro-Vice-Chancellor John Bell

Book Overview

Bell's British Theatre Volume 4 is a collection of some of the most esteemed English plays from the 18th century. Published in 1780 by John Bell, this book features several plays that were popular during the time, including The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, The Beggar's Opera by John Gay, and The Way of the World by William Congreve.The book is divided into several sections, each featuring a different play. Each play is preceded by a brief introduction that provides some context and background information about the play and its author. The plays themselves are presented in the form of scripts, with dialogue and stage directions that allow readers to envision the action as it unfolds.Bell's British Theatre Volume 4 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature and theatre history. It provides a glimpse into the cultural and social context of the 18th century, as well as a sampling of some of the most influential plays of the time. The book is also a testament to the enduring popularity of these classic works, which continue to be performed and studied today.Being The Second Volume Of Comedies.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: 1164585967
• ISBN13: 9781164585961
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"