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The Gamester

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The Gamester is a Caroline era stage play, a comedy of manners written by James Shirley, premiered in 1633 and first published in 1637. [1]

14 relations: Andrew Crooke and William Cooke, Book size, Charles Johnson (writer), Cockpit Theatre, Comedy of manners, David Garrick, Drury Lane, Henry Herbert (Master of the Revels), James Shirley, Master of the Revels, Queen Henrietta's Men, 1633 in literature, 1634 in literature, 1637 in literature.

Andrew Crooke and William Cooke

Andrew Crooke (died 20 September 1674) and William Cooke (died 1641?) were London publishers of the mid-17th-century.

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Book size

The size of a book is generally measured by the height against the width of a leaf, or sometimes the height and width of its cover.

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Charles Johnson (writer)

Charles Johnson (1679 – 11 March 1748) was an English playwright, tavern keeper, and enemy of Alexander Pope's.

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Cockpit Theatre

The Cockpit was a theatre in London, operating from 1616 to around 1665.

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Comedy of manners

The comedy of manners is a form of comedy that satirizes the manners and affectations of contemporary society and questions societal standards.

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David Garrick

David Garrick (19 February 1717 – 20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson.

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Drury Lane

Drury Lane is a street on the eastern boundary of the Covent Garden area of London, running between Aldwych and High Holborn.

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Henry Herbert (Master of the Revels)

Sir Henry Herbert (1595–1673) was Master of the Revels to both King Charles I and King Charles II.

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James Shirley

James Shirley (or Sherley) (September 1596 – October 1666) was an English dramatist.

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Master of the Revels

The Master of the Revels was the holder of a position within the English, and later the British, royal household, heading the "Revels Office" or "Office of the Revels".

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Queen Henrietta's Men

Queen Henrietta's Men was an important playing company or troupe of actors in Caroline era in London.

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1633 in literature

This article presents lists of the literary events and publications in 1633.

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1634 in literature

This article presents lists of the literary events and publications in 1634.

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1637 in literature

This article presents lists of the literary events and publications in 1637.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gamester

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