David Garrick: Selected Verse
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At the glittering heart of eighteenth-century London's theatrical world stood David Garrick — actor, manager, playwright, and poet — whose wit and genius reshaped the English stage, and whose verse Selected Verse, edited with an introduction and notes by J.D. Hainsworth, at last restores a neglected dimension of his creative legacy. This carefully curated anthology presents Garrick's poetic output in its full range: from sharp occasional verse and satirical prologues to tender epistles and celebratory odes, all of which illuminate the man behind the mask of Britain's most celebrated 18th-century performer. Hainsworth's scholarly editorial hand brings rigorous context to each piece, situating Garrick's verse within the broader currents of Augustan literary culture and the vibrant social milieu of Georgian England. The collection argues implicitly that Garrick was far more than a theatrical virtuoso — he was a man of letters whose poetry resonates with the same intelligence and performative flair that made him a legend at Drury Lane. Readers drawn to the intersection of literature, theatre history, and the cultural life of the 18th century will find this volume an indispensable and deeply rewarding companion — one that leaves you wondering just how many other dimensions of Garrick's genius remain yet to be uncovered.
Author: J.D. Hainsworth
Format: Paperback
Published: 1981, The University of New England
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the glittering heart of eighteenth-century London's theatrical world stood David Garrick — actor, manager, playwright, and poet — whose wit and genius reshaped the English stage, and whose verse Selected Verse, edited with an introduction and notes by J.D. Hainsworth, at last restores a neglected dimension of his creative legacy. This carefully curated anthology presents Garrick's poetic output in its full range: from sharp occasional verse and satirical prologues to tender epistles and celebratory odes, all of which illuminate the man behind the mask of Britain's most celebrated 18th-century performer. Hainsworth's scholarly editorial hand brings rigorous context to each piece, situating Garrick's verse within the broader currents of Augustan literary culture and the vibrant social milieu of Georgian England. The collection argues implicitly that Garrick was far more than a theatrical virtuoso — he was a man of letters whose poetry resonates with the same intelligence and performative flair that made him a legend at Drury Lane. Readers drawn to the intersection of literature, theatre history, and the cultural life of the 18th century will find this volume an indispensable and deeply rewarding companion — one that leaves you wondering just how many other dimensions of Garrick's genius remain yet to be uncovered.