Author: Isaac Bickerstaff; John Poole Title: The Hypocrite; the Wife&Apos;S Stratagem
Description: London, T. Dolby; Hunt and Clarke, 1823-1827. Leather. A charmingly bound duo of comedy plays that were performed at the Theatres Royal, London, 'The Hypocrite' and 'The Wife's Stratagem&apos. A very scarce duo of comedy plays bound together, both of which were performed at the Theatres Royal. In half calf binding with marbled boards. Included in this book are two comedy plays. 'The Hypocrite' by Isaac Bickerstaff is a reworking of the play 'Non-Juror' by Colley Cibber, itself inspired by Moliere's 'Tartuffe&apos. The original play derived much of its humour from the politics of the era, and so Bickerstaff altered the role of Doctor Wolf to Doctor Cantwell, a hypocritical Methodist. With authentic descriptions of the costumes and stage directions, as well as an illustration prior to the work depicting Act V. Scene I. The second play is titled 'The Wife's Stratagem' by English playwright, John Poole and is altered from 'The Gamester' by James Shirley, a noteworthy play for its realistic and detailed picture of gambling in its era. In half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, smart. With rubbing to the extremities and slight marks to the boards. With a bookplate of one Mrs. Nathaniel Hibbert to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spotting to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: Plays Theatre Comedy The Hypocrite Theatre Not Stated
Price: GBP 70.00 = appr. US$ 99.96 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 919Y31
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