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A Letter From Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope
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Biographies GeneralLiterary CriticismBritish History
ISBN13: 9781023232494
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A fascinating glimpse into the heated literary landscape of 18th-century England, A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope offers a firsthand account of a notorious feud between two prominent figures: Colley Cibber and Alexander Pope. This intriguing correspondence provides valuable insight into the world of English drama and the often-contentious realm of literary criticism during this period.
Cibber, a successful actor-manager and playwright, directly addresses Pope, the celebrated poet, in this revealing letter. Their exchange illuminates the personal and professional rivalries that shaped the era's cultural scene. Readers interested in biography, literary history, and the intricacies of artistic disputes will find this meticulously prepared edition a compelling read. Delve into the world of 18th-century dramatists and their relationships through this unique historical document.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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