| Author |
Falstaffe, John, Sir |
| Title |
The Theater (1720)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Starner, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Theater" by Sir John Falstaffe is a collection of literary essays written in the early 18th century. This work serves as a continuation of Richard Steele's periodical of the same name, capturing the essence of the socio-cultural landscape during this period. The essays are marked by witty reflections on various subjects, showcasing Falstaffe's style and knowledge, as well as the social concerns of his time. At the start of the text, the narrator introduces himself as "Sir John Falstaffe," explaining his role as the executor of the late Sir John Edgar's will, and humorously engaging with the reader about the nature of wit and the persona of authors. The opening segment hints at a friendly rivalry with Richard Steele, as Falstaffe acknowledges their previous encounters in print. The first essay discusses the legacy of Edgar, recounting the peculiarities of his will while offering a critique of contemporary society’s follies such as stock-jobbing and dueling, thereby establishing the tone for the insightful and satirical examination of 18th-century life that follows in the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Theater -- Great Britain -- History
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| Subject |
Theater -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
English periodicals -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15999 |
| Release Date |
Jun 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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