02350cam a22003253u 4500 45793 UtSlPG 20260610134042.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 72610815 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Langbaine, Gerard, 1656-1692 Momus Triumphans: or, the Plagiaries of the English Stage (1688[1687]) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-05-28 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Momus Triumphans: or, the Plagiaries of the English Stage" by Gerard Langbaine is a bibliographical catalogue written in the late 17th century. This work serves as one of the most comprehensive listings of English theatrical productions up to its time, detailing the plays, their genres, and their authors, while also addressing the theme of literary plagiarism. The text positions itself as a resource for scholars, writers, and theatre enthusiasts interested in the development of English drama. The opening of the work introduces Langbaine's purpose for creating the catalogue, emphasizing the need for an updated and methodically organized resource in response to previous catalogues that were riddled with errors and inaccuracies. He states his extensive familiarity with dramatic works, having collected a considerable number of plays. Furthermore, he critiques the issue of plagiarism in the theatre, arguing that modern writers often borrow from their predecessors without due credit, citing specific examples to illustrate the extent of this literary crime. Langbaine's observations set the stage for a detailed exploration of English plays while championing the integrity of original authorship throughout his catalogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English drama -- Bibliography Rodes, David Stuart https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45793 86632 86632