The German Stage, 1767-1890

This compendium of data on German playwrights and plays emphasizes the working repertory of German theatres during the period from 1767 to 1890. Presented in a clear and concise format, the information has been extracted from a variety of sources, many of which are difficult to obtain and inconveniently arranged. By including the works of both dilettantes and literary giants, the book provides insight into the theatre of the period under study and will prove useful for research on German Trivialliteraturof the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.