John Rich (1692-1761) was a profoundly influential figure of the eighteenth-century London stage. As producer; manager; and performer; he transformed the urban entertainment market; creating genres and promotional methods still with us today. This volume gives the first comprehensive overview of Richs multifaceted career; appreciation of which has suffered from his performing identity as Lun; Londons most celebrated Harlequin. Far from the lightweight buffoon that this stereotype has suggested; RichDthe first producer of The Beggars Opera; the founder of Covent Garden; the dauntless backer of Handel; and the promoter of the principal dancers from the Parisian operaDis revealed as an agent of changes much more enduring than those of his younger contemporary; David Garrick. Contributions by leading scholars from a range of disciplinesDtheatre; dance; music; art; and cultural historyDprovide detailed analyses of Richs productions and representations. These findings complement Robert D. Humes lead article; a study that radically alters our perception of Rich.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. NICE FOR MICEBy RosyHow much do we expect of any knitting book; anymore? I have made far more use of this than I expected to: the chullo pattern doesnt have to have such an icky color scheme; after all; and no one will make you do all that needlefelting on everything. I dont because my cats would have no compunction about unraveling all the needlefelted things and eating the yarn. The cat beds work surprisingly well; if you like to felt things; and I have become a major dispenser of felt mice. No one in my address book is safe: little mice have traveled to ten states so far and thats only among friends. After a juvenile prank with one at my favorite Mexican restaurant; the owner ordered several dozen in Cinco de Mayo colors; and there will soon be a pinata-full at a local kitten shower. You can knit a complete mouse in the doctors office or in a nasty traffic jam; its perfect short-term therapy. Anyway; Ive had fun with this book. Id give it a try; if I were mew.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Here kitty kitty!By Cie MathisI love cats and the projects in this book are adorable and diverse. The knitted mice are perfect and I love the kitty earflap hat. There are about 20 projects organized by "Projects for Cats;" "Projects for People;" and "Projects for the Home." Also the skill levels are balanced between easy; intermediate; and experienced so there should be something for every skill level. Ill probably wear this book out with projects for my own cats; friends with cats and family with cats.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. For Cat People. Lots of WoolBy LeighI love cats and really like this book. Many; many of the projects are made with wool and/or are felted. I personally do not use wool. I however still find the book fun. Im working on the "Felted Carpet Bag" in a worsted weight yarn and its coming out great. Just needed to knit swatches and adjust needle size. I will make the Butterfly for the bag out of fabric. It would have been nice to have a full size template for the Butterfly in the book. I also plan to make the kitty pillow. The book is probably not for beginners but I am far from an expert knitter and find the instructions workable. I even plan to make the "Felted Cat Doorstop" out of acrylic yarn as a couch pillow. Charts in the book could be incorporated into other projects too.