02381cam a22003253u 4500 47118 UtSlPG 20260610134101.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Doran, Dr. (John), 1807-1878 "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3) 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 2014-10-14 Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Their Majesties' Servants: Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3)" by Dr. Doran is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This volume presents a detailed exploration of the English theater landscape, focusing on key figures and developments from the 18th century, particularly the shift in tragedy and comedy during a crucial period in dramatic literature. The book appears to delve into the lives and careers of significant playwrights and actors, capturing the evolution of theatrical culture. The opening of the book discusses the decline of tragic literature from the era following Shakespeare, with a noticeable lack of progress among tragic poets until the advent of new influences in the late 18th century. It contrasts this with the vibrant development of comedic works, spotlighting successful plays and playwrights of the time, such as Sheridan, who produced enduring classics like "The School for Scandal." This section sets the stage for an in-depth examination of theatrical figures and their contributions, including references to famous actors and the changing dynamics of audience engagement in the theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Theater -- Great Britain -- History Actors -- Great Britain Lowe, Robert William, 1853-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47118 87957 87957