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Thomas Dibdin

    Thomas Frognall Dibdin was an English bibliographer whose works delved into the fascinating world of books. Often written in a playful, discursive style, his texts explore the joys and challenges of book collecting. While his scholarship sometimes lacked precision, his enthusiasm for literature and his desire to share his knowledge with fellow readers made him a notable figure in bibliographical history.

    Pilgrim's Progress, Metrically Condensed In Six Cantos
    The Birthday; A Comedy in Three Acts
    The Waverley Dramas: A Series of the Original Plays Founded On the Novels of Sir Walter Scott
    Songs, Naval and National, of the Late Charles Dibdin; With a Memoir and Addenda
    The Last Days of the Last of the Three Dibdins: Containing Fifty new Songs, Poems, &c. and one Hundr
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      The Last Days of the Last of the Three Dibdins: Containing Fifty new Songs, Poems, &c. and one Hundr
    • The Birthday; A Comedy in Three Acts

      • 322 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This is an enjoyable and witty play, which tells the story of a young man who is desperate to celebrate his birthday in style but ends up having a series of misadventures. Dibdin's play is full of lively characters, clever wordplay, and humorous situations. The play was first performed in the late 18th century, and this edition includes an introduction, notes, and other useful contextual information.

      The Birthday; A Comedy in Three Acts
    • One of the most enduring works of Christian literature, Pilgrim's Progress recounts the spiritual journey of a man named Christian as he sets out to find the 'Celestial City.' In this metrically condensed version of the classic tale, Bunyan's rich and vivid language is faithfully preserved, making it the perfect introduction to this timeless work. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations and thoughtful commentary by Thomas Dibdin, this edition is a must-have for any reader interested in Christian literature.

      Pilgrim's Progress, Metrically Condensed In Six Cantos