A Lecture On Heads
A Lecture On Heads

Author: George Alexander Stevens

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-19

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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"A Lecture On Heads: As Delivered By Mr. Charles Lee Lewes, To Which Is Added, An Essay On Satire, With Forty-Seven Heads By Nesbit, From Designs By Thurston, 1812" by George Alexander Stevens is a fascinating exploration of satire and its role in society. Stevens, a renowned satirist of his time, delivers a lively and insightful lecture on the art of caricature and its power to critique and expose social follies. Accompanied by a collection of satirical illustrations, this book provides a visual feast while shedding light on the historical context and significance of satirical works. "A Lecture On Heads" is an intriguing read for those interested in the history of satire and its enduring impact on culture and politics.

George Alexander Stevens and the Lecture on Heads
George Alexander Stevens and the Lecture on Heads

Author: Gerald Kahan

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 082033264X

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In this carefully researched work, Gerald Kahan traces the genesis, development, and production history of a delightful and important eighteenth-century theatre piece, The Lecture on Heads. The Lecture was first presented in London in 1764 and became a staple in the English-speaking theaters of the world for the remainder of the eighteenth century. It amassed a fortune for its creator, George Alexander Stevens, was copied and adapted by dozens of performers, and went through forty published editions, authentic and spurious. Kahan studies the theatrical and cultural backgrounds that influenced the contents, development, and popularity of the Lecture. His exhaustive research has produced the most comprehensive and accurate published account of Stevens's life and career as well as a bibliography of his works. In addition, readers will find one of the earliest printed texts of the Lecture and a scholarly chronological listing of hundreds of its performances and many of its variations, including information on dates, cities, theaters, actors, ticket prices, and critical reviews.