Johanne M Stochholm: 1 book
Garrick's Folly
The Shakespeare Jubilee of 1769 at Stratford and Drury Lane
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2014
The great Shakespeare Jubilee festival was held at Stratford, under the direction of David Garrick. The occasion was the dedication of the new town hall and the presentation by Garrick of a statue of Shakespeare. Immense interest, enthusiasm, and controversy were aroused by the plans, which involved...
