A compact collection of classic drama with behind-the-scenes insights This edition gathers three plays and a prefatory note that shares dramatic observations and the author’s journey in the theatre world.
Within these pages you’ll encounter theatrical works tied to the late Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, presented with a preface that explains the author’s early ambitions, the temptations of stage life, and the personal path that shaped these plays. The text offers a window into eighteenth-century drama and the spirit of its creators, without venturing beyond the premise of the pieces themselves.
This edition emphasizes the art of playwriting and the historical context that influenced it. It blends dramatic storytelling with reflective commentary, inviting readers to engage with the themes, character dynamics, and the era’s theatrical culture.
Ideal for readers of classic plays and literary history who want a compact look at Burgoyne’s era through drama and commentary.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of dramatic plays from the eighteenth century by William Hayley, a renowned poet and playwright whose literary works have stood the test of time with their profound insights on human emotion, morality, and the capriciousness of destiny. The author, whose catalog of works spans verse, biography, and drama, explores a range of themes in this collection, including the nature of justice, the corrosive effects of ambition, the power and resilience of love, and the fragility of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330453087_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330453087
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330453087
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