The English Drama Purified

<p><i>The English Drama Purified</i> is a collection of popular plays from the 18th century offering a glimpse into the theatrical tastes and moral concerns of the period. This anthology includes Isaac Bickerstaff's Lionel and Clarissa along with works by Robert Dodsley such as The Toy Shop The King and the Miller of Mansfield Sir John Cockle at Court and The Blind Beggar of Bethnal Green. The collection is rounded out by Frederick Pilon's Barataria and Mrs. Brooke's Rosina.</p> <p>These plays chosen for their perceived moral value reflect an effort to refine the dramatic arts and make them suitable for a wider audience. They represent a fascinating intersection of entertainment and didacticism showcasing the social and cultural values of the time. This volume provides valuable insight into the evolution of English drama and its role in shaping public discourse.</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>