ISBN: 1230346643

[EAN: 9781230346649], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], THOMAS DAVIES,BRITISH AND IRISH, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 60 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.1in.This histori… More...

[EAN: 9781230346649], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], THOMAS DAVIES,BRITISH AND IRISH, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 60 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.1in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1818 edition. Excerpt: . . . many popular passages in the play which were greatly applauded. I believe the scene between Leeson and Stukely, in the fourth act, was almost entirely his; for he expressed, during the time of action, uncommon pleasure at the applause given to it. Notwithstanding that the Gamester was generally approved, and the acting of it much applauded, (Mr. Garrick distinguishing himself by uncommon spirit in some scenes, and by great agonizing feelings in the last) the play after having been acted ten or eleven nights, was suddenly stopt. It was generally said, that the physick administered by the Gamester was not only too strong for the publick in general, but offensive to the squeamish palates of some gaming societies; and that its progress was prevented by the interposition of people who ought not to have had any weight in a matter of that kind. 1 rather think this was a mere circulated report, to give more consequence to some assemblies than they ever could really boast. The Brothers, a tragedy of Dr. Young, was written about the year 1726, and rehearsed at Drury-lane soon after. The principal parts were given to Wilks, Booth, and Mills, and, I believe, to Mrs. Porter. But the author going into holy orders, it occasioned the sudden withdrawing of his tragedy: great expectations had been formed of it, and it was with some reluctance the managers gave it up. Near thirty years after, Dr. Young consented to have the Brothers acted at the same theatre. He had formed a design of giving a thousand pounds to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; and hoped that the profits arising from the acting of the play would enable him to prosecute his scheme. Whatever success the play met with in the acting, the money raised by it was not adequate to the. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN.<

2013, ISBN: 1230346643

[EAN: 9781230346649], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing … More...

[EAN: 9781230346649], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1818 edition. Excerpt: . many popular passages in the play which were greatly applauded. I believe the scene between Leeson and Stukely, in the fourth act, was almost entirely his; for he expressed, during the time of action, uncommon pleasure at the applause given to it. Notwithstanding that the Gamester was generally approved, and the acting of it much applauded, (Mr. Garrick distinguishing himself by uncommon spirit in some scenes, and by great agonizing feelings in the last) the play after having been acted ten or eleven nights, was suddenly stopt. It was generally said, that the physick administered by the Gamester was not only too strong for the publick in general, but offensive to the squeamish palates of some gaming societies; and that its progress was prevented by the interposition of people who ought not to have had any weight in a matter of that kind. 1 rather think this was a mere circulated report, to give more consequence to some assemblies than they ever could really boast. The Brothers, a tragedy of Dr. Young, was written about the year 1726, and rehearsed at Drury-lane soon after. The principal parts were given to Wilks, Booth, and Mills, and, I believe, to Mrs. Porter. But the author going into holy orders, it occasioned the sudden withdrawing of his tragedy: great expectations had been formed of it, and it was with some reluctance the managers gave it up. Near thirty years after, Dr. Young consented to have the Brothers acted at the same theatre. He had formed a design of giving a thousand pounds to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; and hoped that the profits arising from the acting of the play would enable him to prosecute his scheme. Whatever success the play met with in the acting, the money raised by it was not adequate to the.<

2013, ISBN: 1230346643

[EAN: 9781230346649], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing t… More...

[EAN: 9781230346649], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1818 edition. Excerpt: . many popular passages in the play which were greatly applauded. I believe the scene between Leeson and Stukely, in the fourth act, was almost entirely his; for he expressed, during the time of action, uncommon pleasure at the applause given to it. Notwithstanding that the Gamester was generally approved, and the acting of it much applauded, (Mr. Garrick distinguishing himself by uncommon spirit in some scenes, and by great agonizing feelings in the last) the play after having been acted ten or eleven nights, was suddenly stopt. It was generally said, that the physick administered by the Gamester was not only too strong for the publick in general, but offensive to the squeamish palates of some gaming societies; and that its progress was prevented by the interposition of people who ought not to have had any weight in a matter of that kind. 1 rather think this was a mere circulated report, to give more consequence to some assemblies than they ever could really boast. The Brothers, a tragedy of Dr. Young, was written about the year 1726, and rehearsed at Drury-lane soon after. The principal parts were given to Wilks, Booth, and Mills, and, I believe, to Mrs. Porter. But the author going into holy orders, it occasioned the sudden withdrawing of his tragedy: great expectations had been formed of it, and it was with some reluctance the managers gave it up. Near thirty years after, Dr. Young consented to have the Brothers acted at the same theatre. He had formed a design of giving a thousand pounds to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; and hoped that the profits arising from the acting of the play would enable him to prosecute his scheme. Whatever success the play met with in the acting, the money raised by it was not adequate to the.<

ISBN: 9781230346649

Memoirs of the Life of David Garrick, Esq; Interspersed with Characters and Anecdotes of His Theatrical Contemporaries. the Whole Forming a History of Thomas Davies, Books, Entertainment,… More...

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