A Short History Of The English Stage: From Its Beginnings To The Summer Of The Year 1908 (1909)

A Short History Of The English Stage: From Its Beginnings To The Summer Of The Year 1908 (1909) is a book written by Robert Farquharson Sharp. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of English theater from its earliest beginnings up to the year 1908. It covers the various forms of theater that have existed throughout the centuries, from the medieval mystery plays to the Elizabethan theater, the Restoration drama, and the modern era. The book also delves into the lives and works of some of the most influential playwrights and actors in English theater, such as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, David Garrick, and Sarah Bernhardt. It explores the social and cultural contexts in which these artists worked and how their work reflected the changing times. Overall, A Short History Of The English Stage is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English theater and its evolution over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.