Publisher's Synopsis
Garrick's Mode of Reading the Liturgy of the Church of England is a historical book written by Richard Cull in 1840. The book is about the famous actor David Garrick and his influence on the way the liturgy of the Church of England was read during the 18th century. Cull explores Garrick's approach to reading the liturgy, which was seen as more dramatic and engaging than the traditional style. The book provides a detailed analysis of Garrick's techniques and how they were received by the church and its congregation. It also examines the wider cultural and social context of the time, including the rise of the Enlightenment and the changing attitudes towards religion and performance. Overall, Garrick's Mode of Reading the Liturgy of the Church of England offers a fascinating insight into the history of the church and the role of performance in religious practice.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.
