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I have been told by some anciently conversant with the Stage, that it was not Originally his, but brought by a private Author to be Acted and he only gave some Master-touches to one or two of the Principal Parts or Characters; this I am apt to believe, because 'tis the most incorrect and indigested piece in all his Works, It seems rather a heap of Rubbish then a Structure.
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I think it a greater theft to Rob the dead of their Praise, then the Living of their Money.
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This I did to prevent expences, for … a penny sav'd, is a penny got.
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Edward Ravenscroft
Born:
1654
Died:
1697
(aged 43)
Bio:
Edward Ravenscroft, English dramatist, belonged to an ancient Flintshire family.
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