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""An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber"" offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of Colley Cibber (1671-1757), a prominent actor, playwright, and manager in the vibrant world of 18th-century English theatre. This autobiography provides not only a personal account of Cibber's career but also an ""Historical View of the Stage During his own Time."" Readers will find insights into the theatrical practices, personalities, and controversies that shaped the era. Cibber's lively prose and candid reflections make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the stage and the social milieu of Georgian England. This edition allows a new generation to rediscover Cibber's engaging narrative and assess his lasting contribution to the performing arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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