Project Gutenberg 2014-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 226 Doran, Dr. (John) 1807 1878 Doran, John Doran, Dr. John Lowe, Robert William 1853 1902 "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 2 of 3) Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Their Majesties' Servants: Annals of the English Stage" by Dr. Doran is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume, part of a three-volume series, explores the lives and careers of notable actors and actresses in English theater from the time of Thomas Betterton to Edmund Kean. The book particularly delves into the stage's evolution, highlighting prominent figures and productions that shaped the artistic landscape of the era. The opening of the work introduces the character of Anne Oldfield, a gifted actress who embodies the spirit of her time. We see her as a young seamstress, whose enchanting readings capture the attention of Captain Farquhar, who predicts her potential as a leading actress. This sets the tone for a narrative rich in theatrical history and personal stories, covering Oldfield's rise to prominence, her groundbreaking performances, and how she captivated audiences with her talent. The beginning serves not only as a biographical snapshot but also as an invitation to explore the broader cultural significance of theater during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Theater -- Great Britain -- History Actors -- Great Britain PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) 830523 2025-07-19T05:00:42.568887 text/html 798071 2024-10-24T11:23:31 text/html 2262467 2025-07-19T05:00:57.573905 application/epub+zip 2263271 2025-07-19T05:00:45.912910 application/epub+zip 383177 2025-07-19T05:00:44.204897 application/epub+zip 2478134 2025-07-19T05:01:04.935820 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2383570 2025-07-19T05:00:55.138866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509724 2022-09-21T11:50:17.293146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 661286 2025-07-19T05:00:40.650933 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 641226 2024-10-24T11:23:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18269 2025-07-19T05:01:05.094771 application/rdf+xml 11405 2025-07-19T05:00:44.364887 image/jpeg 2210 2025-07-19T05:00:44.286876 image/jpeg 2460254 2025-07-19T05:00:42.740924 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia