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Mirth and Song, Consisting of A Lecture on Heads; and, The Courtship, With a Collection of Approved Songs (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Mirth and Song is a delightful collection featuring George Alexander Stevens's celebrated "Lecture on Heads" and "The Courtship," accompanied by a curated selection of approved songs. This volume captures the wit and spirit of late 18th-century British entertainment. Stevens, a versatile performer and writer, was renowned for his humorous monologues and engaging stage presence. "Lecture on Heads" is a comic discourse using caricatured heads to satirize various aspects of society. "The Courtship" presents a humorous narrative exploring the rituals and follies of romance. This collection offers a valuable glimpse into the popular culture of its time, showcasing the blend of social commentary and lighthearted amusement that characterized British theatrical entertainment. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of British literature, theater history, and 18th-century social life, Mirth and Song provides an engaging and entertaining read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781025203843

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