Faulkener (also sometimes spelt as Faulkner) is an 1807 historical tragedy by the British writer William Godwin.[1] The play premiered at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on 16 December 1807.[2] The cast included Robert Elliston as Faulkener, Henry Siddons as Stanley, Harriet Siddons as Lauretta, Jack Palmer as Benedetto, William Powell as Orsini and Jane Powell as Arabella.[3]
Faulkener | |
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Written by | William Godwin |
Date premiered | 16 December 1807 |
Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
Original language | English |
Genre | Tragedy |
Setting | Florence, 17th century |
References
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edit- Greene, John C. Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances, Volume 6. Lexington Books, 2011.
- O'Shaughnessy, David. The Plays of William Godwin. Routledge, 2016.
- Marshall, Peter. William Godwin: Philosopher, Novelist, Revolutionary. PM Press, 2017.
- Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of Early Nineteenth Century Drama 1800-1850. Cambridge University Press, 1930.
- Robertson, Ben P. The Diaries of Elizabeth Inchbald. Taylor & Francis, 2022.