Publisher's Synopsis
The Quizziology Of The British Drama: Comprising Stage Passions; Stage Characters; Stage Plays (1846) is a book written by Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett. The book is a comprehensive guide to the British drama, covering various aspects of stage productions such as stage passions, stage characters, and stage plays. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of British drama. The first part, Stage Passions, explores the different emotions and feelings that are portrayed on stage, including love, hatred, jealousy, and revenge. The second part, Stage Characters, delves into the various types of characters that are commonly seen in British drama, such as heroes, villains, and comic characters. The final part of the book, Stage Plays, provides an overview of some of the most popular plays of the time, including works by Shakespeare, Sheridan, and Goldsmith. A'Beckett provides detailed analysis and commentary on each play, discussing the plot, characters, and themes. Overall, The Quizziology Of The British Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British theatre and drama. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of stage productions and the various elements that make them successful.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.
