The companion to the play-house : or, An historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary, for the more readily turning to any particular author, or performance.
| Author/creator | Baker, David Erskine |
| Format | Microform |
| Publication Info | London : T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt [etc.], 1764. |
| Description | 2 volumes ; 18 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Library of English literature ; LEL 11895 Library of English literature ; LEL 11895. UNAUTHORIZED |
| General note | Caption title: The play-house dictionary. |
| General note | A second edition (1782) and a third (1812) were issued under title: Biographia dramatica. |
| General note | Title-page quotes contents: "Vol. I [read vol. II] contains, a critical and historical account of every tragedy, comedy, farce, &c., in the English language. The respective merrits of each piece; and of the actors who performed the principal characters ... Vol. II. [read vol. I] contains, the lives and productions of every dramatic writer for the English or Irish theatres ... also the lives of our most celebrated actors." |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 11895) |
| Other title | Biographia dramatica microform. |
| Other title | Play-house dictionary microform. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Microforms B300 | ULTRAFICHE LEL 11895 | ✔ Available |