A short view of tragedy : it's original, excellency, and corruption. With some reflections on Shakespear, and other practitioners for the stage / By Mr. Rymer, servant to their Majesties.
| Author/creator | Rymer, Thomas |
| Format | Microform |
| Publication Info | London : Printed and are to be sold by Richard Baldwin, 1693. |
| Description | 182 pages ; 18 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Library of English literature ; LEL 12024 Library of English literature ; LEL 12024. UNAUTHORIZED |
| General note | Pages 52, 130-131, 134-135, 138-139 and 143 misnumbered 62, 126-127, 130-131, 134-135 and 139 respectively. |
| General note | Includes table of contents. |
| General note | Published 1692. cf. A.C. Baugh. A literary history of England. |
| General note | Rymer was "uniformly hostile to the works criticized," particularly to Shakespeare's Othello. cf. Dictionary of national biography. |
| General note | John Dennis replied in his "The impartial critick: or some observations upon A short view of tragedy, written by Mr. Rymer" (1693) |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 sheet of microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 12024) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Microforms B300 | ULTRAFICHE LEL 12024 | ✔ Available |