Значение слова CARTWRIGHT в Литературной энциклопедии

CARTWRIGHT

WILLIAM (1611-1643).-Dramatist, _s._ of a gentleman of Gloucestershire, who had run through his fortune and kept an inn at Cirencester, _ed._ at Westminster School and Oxf., entered the Church, was a zealous Royalist, and an eloquent preacher, and lecturer in metaphysics. He also wrote spirited lyrics and four plays. He was the friend of Ben Jonson, H. Vaughan, and Izaak Walton. He _d._ at Oxf. of camp fever. Among his plays are _The Royal Slave_, _The Siege_, and _The Lady Errant_. His virtues, learning, and charming manners made him highly popular in his day.

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