{"product_id":"the-life-and-times-of-colley-cibber-9781025358741","title":"The Life and Times of Colley Cibber","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): F. Dorothy Senior\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Entertainment \u0026amp; Performing Arts - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Life and Times of Colley Cibber\" is a comprehensive biographical exploration of one of the most influential and polarizing figures of the eighteenth-century English stage. F. Dorothy Senior provides an illuminating account of Cibber's multifaceted career, tracking his rise from a humble actor to a celebrated playwright, the manager of the famed Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and eventually his appointment as Poet Laureate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative captures the vibrant and often cutthroat world of London's theatrical scene during the Restoration and early Georgian periods. It examines Cibber's literary contributions, including his landmark comedies and his famous revisions of Shakespeare, while also addressing his public persona and the various controversies that followed him. A significant portion of the work deals with his professional rivalries, most notably his long-standing feud with Alexander Pope, which resulted in his immortalization as the hero of \"The Dunciad.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough this study, readers gain insight into the social and cultural history of the 1700s, viewing the era's artistic evolution through the lens of a man who was both a master of the stage and a frequent target of satire. This work remains a vital resource for those interested in the history of British drama and the colorful personalities who shaped the modern theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 may 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887320744087,"sku":"9781025358741","price":3080.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025358741.webp?v=1781158210","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-life-and-times-of-colley-cibber-9781025358741","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}