The Dramatic Works Of Colley Cibber, Esq. In Five Volumes. ...: Cæsar In Egypt
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Colley Cibber Books
Colley Cibber was a prominent English actor-manager and playwright whose distinctive voice echoed through the early 18th-century theatre. His memoir, penned in a personal and anecdotal style, offers a vivid, if sometimes rambling, account of his life and times. While his adaptations of existing works drew criticism for their perceived "mutilation" of classic plays, Cibber's lasting significance lies in his pioneering role as an actor-manager and the historical value of his autobiography as a window into the period's evolving tastes and ideologies. He excelled in comic roles, though his theatrical ventures and personality often courted controversy among his contemporaries.
The Careless Husband: A Comedy
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
She Wou'd And She Wou'd Not, Or The Kind Impostor: A Comedy
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The Hypocrite, A Comedy, Altered From C. Cibber's Non-juror. Oxberry's Ed
- 68 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Laugh out loud at this classic comedy that pokes fun at the hypocrisy of human nature. A timeless critique that still resonates today.
Plays From Moliere
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.
The Dramatic Works of Colley Cibber ...: The Double Gallant; Ximena; the Comical Lovers; the Non-Juror
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Colley Cibber was an important writer and actor in the British theatre of the early 18th century. This book collects several of his plays, including The Double Gallant, Ximena, The Comical Lovers, and The Non-Juror. These works offer a fascinating look at the world of British theatre in the early 1700s.
Anthony Aston, Stroller and Adventurer; to Which is Appended Aston's Brief Supplement to Colley Crib
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The Dramatic Works of Colley Cibber: 3
- 366 pages
- 13 hours of reading
One of the most important playwrights of the Restoration era, Colley Cibber was also an actor, director, and Poet Laureate of England. This collection brings together all of his major plays, including his most famous work, 'The Careless Husband'. Blending comedy, tragedy, and social commentary, Cibber's writing is as entertaining as it is insightful. This edition includes an introduction and notes that provide valuable historical and literary context for readers new to Cibber's work.