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
Written byWilliam Godwin
Date premiered16 December 1807
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragedy
SettingFlorence, 17th century

References

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  1. ^ Robertson p.321
  2. ^ Nicoll p.319
  3. ^ O'Shaughnessy p.201

Bibliography

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  • 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.