The Harlot's Progress (1733), The Rake's Progress (Ms., ca. 1778-1780) by Cibber
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"The Harlot's Progress (1733), The Rake's Progress (Ms., ca. 1778-1780)" by Theophilus Cibber is a collection of dramatic works influenced by William Hogarth's engravings, written during the early 18th century. This book features two pieces: a grotesque pantomime entertainment and a morality ballad opera. It explores themes of vice, virtue, and the harsh realities of society as reflected in the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the moral decline related to
wealth and sexual exploitation. In "The Harlot's Progress," the story revolves around a country girl, Kitty, who succumbs to a life of debauchery after arriving in London, ultimately leading to her demise. The narrative is interspersed with musical elements, comic antics, and a festive atmosphere, contrasting its darker themes with elements of entertainment. "The Rake's Progress," on the other hand, focuses on Tom Rakewell, a young man whose lavish lifestyle leads him to ruin and despair. This piece uses music and humor to depict the moral lessons of Hogarth’s original prints, showcasing the decline from wealth to poverty, culminating in Rakewell's tragic end. Both works serve as reflections on the society of their time, ingeniously blending visual, verbal, and musical elements to engage and instruct their audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Klinger, Mary F., 1938- |
| LoC No. | 78319845 |
| Title | The Harlot's Progress (1733), The Rake's Progress (Ms., ca. 1778-1780) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Ernest Schaal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38659 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38659-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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