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

George Alexander Stevens

ISBN 10: 1025203844 / ISBN 13: 9781025203843

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Mai 2025, 2025

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Neuware - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mirth and Song, Consisting of A Lecture on Heads; and, The Courtship, With a Collection of Approved Songs
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Mai 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025203844
• ISBN 13: 9781025203843
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 16D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 544 grams

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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.

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