The Works of William Mason M.a. Precentor of York and Rector of Aston

<p>This collection presents the complete works of William Mason a prominent 18th-century English poet playwright and clergyman. Included are his major dramatic works such as Elfrida and Caractacus showcasing his talent for historical tragedy. The volume also contains Letters on the Drama providing insight into Mason's theories and perspectives on dramatic composition and performance. Completing the collection are poetic works like Argentile and Curan Sappho and Pigmalion illustrating his versatility and skill as a poet. This comprehensive compilation offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 18th-century literature and theater preserving the legacy of a significant figure in English literary 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>