The Battle of Hexham or, Days of Old: a play in three acts

The Battle of Hexham or, Days of Old: a play in three acts

The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old: a play in three acts Mr. Colman acquaints his...
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Author: Colman, George,1762-1836
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The Battle of Hexham or, Days of Old: a play in three acts

The Battle of Hexham or, Days of Old: a play in three acts

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The Battle of Hexham or, Days of Old: a play in three acts

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Author: Colman, George,1762-1836
Format: eBook
Language: English

The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old: a play in three acts

Mr. Colman acquaints his readers, in his Preface to this play, dated 1808, that it was written near twenty years ago: then, stating, as an apology to his jocose accusers, this reason for having made Shakespeare the model for his dialoguethat plays, which exhibit incidents of former ages, should have the language of the characters conform to their dresshe adds"To copy Shakspeare, in the general tournure of his phraseology, is a mechanical task, which may be accomplished with a common share of industry and observation:and this I have attempted (for the reason assigned); endeavouring, at the same time, to avoid a servile quaintness, which would disgust. To aspire to a resemblance of his boundless powers, would have been the labour of a coxcomb;and had I been vain enough to have essayed it, I should have placed myself in a situation similar to that of the strolling actor, who advertised his performance of a part""In imitation of the inimitable Garrick." "The Battle of Hexham" has been one of the author's most popular works; and has, perhaps, to charge its present loss of influence with the public, to [4] those historical events of modern times, which have steeled the heart against all minor scenes of woe, and deprived of their wonted interest the sorrows of Queen Margaret and her child. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 36515
Author: Colman, George
Release Date: Jun 25, 2011
Format: eBook
Language: English

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