Jeremy Collier (1650–1726)
Author of A short view of the immorality, and profaneness of the English stage
About the Author
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Works by Jeremy Collier
Associated Works
Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Comedy [Norton Critical Edition] (1973) — Contributor — 282 copies, 2 reviews
British Dramatists from Dryden to Sheridan (1934) — Contributor, some editions — 93 copies, 1 review
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1650-09-23
- Date of death
- 1726-04-26
- Gender
- male
- Education
- University of Cambridge (Caius College)
- Occupations
- bishop
priest - Nationality
- UK
- Places of residence
- Stow by Quy, Cambridgeshire, England (birth)
London, England (death) - Associated Place (for map)
- England
Members
Reviews
A short view of the immorality and profaneness of the English stage together with the sense of antiquity upon this argument by Jeremy Collier
"This book censured immortality and profanity in recent plays by the so-called 'Orange comedians', foremost among whom were Congreve and Vanbrugh. It did so in a style of close textual analysis that would be highly influential on future critics, both Christian and scholar. It opened with the premise that 'The business of Plays is to recommend Virtue and discountenance Vice,' and ended with a section complaining that sinful characters were escaping dramatic justice. A Short View was show more rancorous, pugnacious and literal-minded, but also intelligent and biting. It was an instant bestseller."
Review by Ophelia Field, extracted from her book, The Kit-Cat Club, (p.65)London, 2008. show less
Review by Ophelia Field, extracted from her book, The Kit-Cat Club, (p.65)London, 2008. show less
"This book censured immortality and profanity in recent plays by the so-called 'Orange comedians', foremost among whom were Congreve and Vanbrugh. It did so in a style of close textual analysis that would be highly influential on future critics, both Christian and scholar. It opened with the premise that 'The business of Plays is to recommend Virtue and discountenance Vice,' and ended with a section complaining that sinful characters were escaping dramatic justice. A Short View was show more rancorous, pugnacious and literal-minded, but also intelligent and biting. It was an instant bestseller."
Review by Ophelia Field, extracted from her book, The Kit-Cat Club, (p.65)London, 2008. show less
Review by Ophelia Field, extracted from her book, The Kit-Cat Club, (p.65)London, 2008. show less
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Statistics
- Works
- 17
- Also by
- 3
- Members
- 31
- Popularity
- #440,252
- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
- 2
- ISBNs
- 10