An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Volume 1 (of 2) / Written by Himself. A New Edition with Notes and Supplement

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The memoir presents a candid first-person account of an eighteenth-century theatrical life, combining personal reminiscence with discussion of stage practices, theatrical personalities, disputes, and managerial affairs. It interleaves chronological recollections with critical reflections, reprints rare contemporary tracts and official documents, and includes editorial notes that correct dates and clarify references. Supplementary material adds biographies of performers, a catalogue of dramatic works, and commentary on notable controversies. The edition organizes original text alongside annotations and documentary evidence to illuminate the period's theatrical scene and the author's career.

Transcription Note:

The original spelling and grammar have been retained. Footnotes have been moved to the end of this work. Minor adjustments to hyphenation and other punctuation have been made without annotation.

The Index, originally printed in volume 2 and covering both volumes, has been copied to the end of this volume, including links to pages within this volume. A link to the Index has been added to the Table of Contents.

Typographical changes to this volume:

pg lvi (Sidenote) in London or Westmister[Westminster]
pg liii Added missing heading [Letters Patent for Erecting a New Theatre]
pg 84 had military Commissions; Carlisle [Carlile]
pg 105 in a full rowd[Crowd] of Courtiers
pg 105 nd[And] therefore they shall know
pg 105 falls into this Rhapsody of Vain-lory[Vain-glory]
pg 138 that would have been the [extra the] least Part
pg 157 Likeness of these Theatrical Portraicts[Portraits]
pg 331 he had this wholsom[wholesome]
fn 91 played at Dorset Garden; "Pysche"["Psyche"] followed