An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Volume 2 (of 2) by Colley Cibber

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Author Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757
Title An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Volume 2 (of 2)
Written by Himself. A New Edition with Notes and Supplement
Note Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, RSPIII, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Colley Cibber is an autobiographical treatise written in the early 18th century. This work serves as both a memoir and a reflective account of the author’s experiences in the English theatre, particularly focusing on its practices, challenges, and evolving nature during his career. Cibber, himself a playwright and actor, recounts his journey, details interactions with notable figures in theatre, and sheds light on the management of theatrical companies. The opening of this second volume presents a vivid exploration of the theatre scene in Cibber's time, as he discusses the restructuring of actors and plays within various theatres, particularly the Hay-Market and Drury-Lane. He describes the dynamics of actor management, competition, and audience reception, highlighting how financial pressures influence theatrical quality and organization. Cibber expresses concerns over the evolving standards and the patronage of the stage, capturing both the enthusiasm and the turmoil that characterized his career in theatre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Theater -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century
Subject Dramatists, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject Theatrical managers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757
Subject Actors -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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