Rob: Howard's Comedy the Committee and Teague, an Irish Stage-Type, Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Berne (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Sir Robert Howard, a younger son of Thomas Howard, first Earl of Berkshire, was born in 1626. His mother, Elisabeth, was the daughter of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, afterwards second Earl of Exeter. About Robert Howard's descent Macaulay says, that he was one of the Berkshire branch of his noble family, a branch which enjoyed in that age, the unenviable distinction of being wonderfully fertile of bad rhymers. (macaulay: Hist. III, p.
Little is known about Howard's life. It seems that he was educated in Magdalen College at Cambridge. At the outbreak of the civil war he joined the royalists, and it is supposed that in 1644 he was knighted on a field near Newbury for his bravery in the battle of Cropredy Bridge. As he was an ardent adherent of Charles I., he suffered imprisonment at Windsor Castle during the Commonwealth. At the Restoration he was returned to Parliament and Charles I. Rewarded his services by making him Secretary to the Commissioners of the Treasury. In 1677 Robert Howard got the lucrative post of Auditor of the Exchequer, a post which he held till his death. Samuel Pepys refers to the Auditor's large income, saying that Howard, who is one of the King's servants, at least has a great office, and has got, they say, 20000 since the King has come in. (diary, Dec'.
Howard's favour at court is also mentioned in a hostile pamphlet of that time; there we read,, Many other places and boons he has had, but his W - Uphill spends all, and now refuses to marry him. Seasonable Argument to persuade all the Grand Juries in England to petition for a new Parliament, This quotation refers to Howard's connection with the actress Mrs. Uphill, his first wife. To this relation also John Evelyn alludes once (on the 18th October 1666) in his diary notes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the genesis of Teague, the frequently recurring comedic Irish stage type popularised during the Restoration era. The author traces Teague's emergence through the works of four notable playwrights: Robert Howard, Thomas Shadwell, George Farquhar, and Richard Steele, highlighting the evolution of the character from its initial caricature to a more nuanced and sympathetic representation. The book examines the historical and cultural context that shaped Teague's development, exploring the complex relationship between Ireland and England during this period. It analyses the ways in which Teague embodies the tensions and prejudices of his time, while also serving as a vehicle for social and political commentary. Through a close reading of key texts, the author sheds light on Teague's enduring legacy in English literature and theatre, demonstrating how this iconic figure continues to resonate with audiences today. 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 9781332424481_0
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