The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) - Volume II by Theophilus Cibber
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upon a level with that of France and Italy; and as the theatrical are
the most rational of all amusements, the latest posterity should hold his name in veneration, who did so much for the advancement of innocent pleasures, and blending instruction and gaiety together. The dramatic works of our author are, 1. Albovine King of the Lombards, a tragedy. This play is commended by eight copies of verses. The story of it is related at large, in a novel, by Bandello, and is translated by Belleforest[3]. 2. Cruel Brother, a tragedy. 3. Distresses, a tragi-comedy, printed in folio, Lond. 1673. 4. First Day's Entertainment at Rutland-House, by declamation and music, after the manner of the ancients. Of this we have already given some account. 5. The Fair Favourite, a tragi-comedy, printed in folio, 1673. 6. The Just Italian, a tragi-comedy. 7. Law against Lovers, a tragi-comedy, made up of two plays by Shakespear, viz. Measure for Measure, and Much Ado about Nothing. 8. Love and Honour, a tragi-comedy; which succeeded beyond any other of our author's plays, both on the theatre at Lincoln's-Inn, and Dorset-Garden. |
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