A general history of the stage, from its origin : In which the several theatres of Europe, Those Particularly of Italy, Spain, France, England, Holland, Flanders, and Germany, with Regard to their Excellencies and Defects, are critically compared with each other; the Various Management of them Described; and the Characters, Manners, and Persons of the Principal Performers considered. Together with two essays; on the art of speaking in public, and a comparison between the antient and modern drama. Translated from the eminent Lewis Riccoboni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riccoboni, Luigi, 1676-1753.

Standardized Title:

Reflexions historiques et critiques sur les différens théâtres de l'Europe. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theater--History.

Theater.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],xx,333,[19]p. )

Edition:

The second edition, ..

Other Title:

General history of the stage, from its origin.

Place of Publication:

London : printed for W. Owen at Temple Bar, and Lockyer Davis near Salisbury Court in Fleet Street, 1754.

Notes:

A reissue of 'An historical and critical account of the theatres in Europe', 1741, with additional prefatory material.

With an index.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T144603.

OCLC:

642436276