Samuel Johnson’s Prologue Spoken At The Opening Of The Theatre In Drury-lane In 1747 With Garrick’s Epilogue

This facsimile edition of Samuel Johnson's Prologue and David Garrick's Epilogue offers a glimpse into the London theater scene of the mid-18th century. The Prologue, written by Johnson and delivered by Garrick, sets the tone for the season and introduces the actors and writers involved. The Epilogue, written by Garrick, humorously acknowledges the audience's role in the success of the production. A fascinating artifact of theater history.

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