The Dramatic Works of Colley Cibber ...

<p>This collection presents four plays by Colley Cibber (1671-1757) a prominent figure in the early 18th-century London theatre scene. Included are: The Careless Husband a celebrated comedy of manners; The Rival Fools a farcical exploration of folly and deception; The Lady's Last Stake a dramatic exploration of virtue and vice; and Cibber's adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III which remained a popular stage version for many years.</p> <p>Cibber was a controversial figure often criticized but also undeniably successful. His plays offer valuable insights into the social mores and theatrical tastes of his time. This volume allows readers to engage with a significant body of work from a key period in English dramatic history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>