02358cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500370014426400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800820039852013170048053400450179765300560184265300440189865300300194285600430197299900170201511717UtSlPG20260610133259.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aRobins, Edward,d1862-194314aThe Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield" by Edward Robins is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Anne Oldfield, a celebrated comedienne of the early 18th century, tracing her journey from humble beginnings as a seamstress to becoming a prominent figure on the English stage. The narrative captures the culture of the theatrical world during her time, offering insight into the social dynamics and the evolution of drama in England.  The opening of the book introduces Anne Oldfield's origins, noting her birth into a family with a royal connection yet plunged into poverty after her father's death. Despite her circumstances, her talent and deep appreciation for theatre emerge early, as she captivates audiences with her voice while performing at the Mitre Tavern. The narrative sets the stage for her eventual rise in the theatre scene, detailing her encounters with influential figures like Captain Farquhar and Sir John Vanbrugh, who encourage her ambitions. Through vivid depictions of her charm and intelligence, the start of the book establishes the foundation for a journey marked by artistic evolution and societal intrigue as Oldfield seeks her place within the competitive world of 18th-century theatre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTheater -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century  aActresses -- Great Britain -- Biography  aOldfield, Anne, 1683-173040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11717  c53163d53163