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Sir William Davenant (1606–1668) – Poet Laureate and Civil War hero – is one of the most influential and neglected figures in the history of British theatre. Narrowly escaping execution for his Royalist activities during the Civil War, he revived theatrical performances in London, right under Oliver Cromwell’s nose.

Shakespeares Bastard

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    A Paperback / softback by Simon Stirling

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 4 February 2016
      ISBN-13 9780750961073
      978-0750961073
      ISBN-10 0750961074

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Sir William Davenant (1606–1668) – Poet Laureate and Civil War hero – is one of the most influential and neglected figures in the history of British theatre. Narrowly escaping execution for his Royalist activities during the Civil War, he revived theatrical performances in London, right under Oliver Cromwell’s nose.

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