""The Romance of the Irish Stage"" is a two-volume book written by Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive history of the Irish stage during the 18th century, with a particular focus on the city of Dublin. The first volume of the book covers the period from 1712 to 1750, while the second volume covers the period from 1750 to 1780.The book provides an in-depth look at the actors, playwrights, and theater companies that were active during this time period. Molloy also provides a detailed description of the social and cultural context in which these performances took place, including the political and economic factors that influenced the development of the Irish theater.In addition to its historical content, ""The Romance of the Irish Stage"" also includes a number of illustrations and photographs of Dublin during the 18th century, providing readers with a visual representation of the city and its cultural landscape.Overall, ""The Romance of the Irish Stage"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Irish theater, as well as those interested in the social and cultural history of Dublin during the 18th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.