The British Theater

The British Theater: Containing The Lives Of The English Dramatic Poets, With An Account Of All Their Plays (1752) is a book written by William Rufus Chetwood. The book is a comprehensive guide to the lives and works of English dramatic poets, providing a detailed account of all their plays. It covers the works of famous playwrights such as William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, John Dryden, and many others. The book provides a historical account of the development of English theater from its origins in the medieval period to the 18th century. It also includes biographical information on the poets, their influences, and their contributions to the literary world. The British Theater is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English theater and literature.Together With The Lives Of Most Of The Principal Actors, As Well As Poets. To Which Is Prefixed, A Short View Of The Rise And Progress Of The English Stage.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.