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Biographia dramatica; or, A companion to the playhouse : containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits; together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage
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