The Dramatic Works of Colley Cibber, Esq., Vol. 2 of 5 (Classic Reprint): Containing, the Careless Husband, a Comedy; The Rival Fools, a Comedy; The ... Richard III, a Tragedy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Classic Colley Cibber drama in one volume This edition gathers four of Cibber’s stage works, pairing comic and tragic power from the 18th century. Dive into lively wit, sharp social satire, and memorable characters that shaped Restoration and early modern theatre.

Across these pages you’ll encounter brisk comedies that tease, critique, and entertain, alongside a Shakespearean tragedy presented in Cibber’s era. The collection invites readers to explore how 18th‑century playwrights reimagined fame, manners, and fate on the English stage.

• Meet bustling streets, witty dialogue, and plots built for the theatre audience


• Experience comic misunderstandings, sharp satire, and dramatic reversals


• Encounter dramatic scenes that blend humor with moments of seriousness


• Appreciate historical and theatrical context from a renowned Restoration-era voice

Ideal for readers of classic drama, theatre history, and collectors of early English plays.

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