The Taste of the Town: Or, A Guide to all Publick Diversions. Viz. I. Of Musick, Operas and Plays ... II. Of Poetry, Sacred and Profane ... I

Originally published in 1762, The Taste of the Town is a lively and entertaining guide to the public amusements available in eighteenth-century London. With witty and insightful commentary on theater, poetry, dance, and more, Ralph brings the vibrant cultural scene of the era to life. This edition features an introduction and notes by a leading scholar of eighteenth-century literature.