Momus Triumphans: or, the Plagiaries of the English Stage (1688[1687]) by Langbaine
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"Momus Triumphans: or, the Plagiaries of the English Stage" by Gerard Langbaine is a bibliographical catalogue written in the late 17th century. This work serves as one of the most comprehensive listings of English theatrical productions up to its time, detailing the plays, their genres, and their authors, while also addressing the theme of literary plagiarism. The text positions itself as a resource for scholars, writers, and theatre enthusiasts interested in the
development of English drama. The opening of the work introduces Langbaine's purpose for creating the catalogue, emphasizing the need for an updated and methodically organized resource in response to previous catalogues that were riddled with errors and inaccuracies. He states his extensive familiarity with dramatic works, having collected a considerable number of plays. Furthermore, he critiques the issue of plagiarism in the theatre, arguing that modern writers often borrow from their predecessors without due credit, citing specific examples to illustrate the extent of this literary crime. Langbaine's observations set the stage for a detailed exploration of English plays while championing the integrity of original authorship throughout his catalogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Langbaine, Gerard, 1656-1692 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Rodes, David Stuart |
| LoC No. | 72610815 |
| Title | Momus Triumphans: or, the Plagiaries of the English Stage (1688[1687]) |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | English drama -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45793 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 345 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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