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William D'Avenant

(1606—1668) poet, playwright, and theatre manager


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The impact of William Davenant (1606–1668) on the history of English drama cannot be overestimated. Davenant (sometimes written D'Avenant) is better known today for his Shakespearean adaptations—particularly The Tempest (premiere ...

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Davenant, Sir William (1606–68)
in A Dictionary of Shakespeare Length: 208 words
D'avenant, Sir William (1606–68)
in The Oxford Companion to English Literature (7) Length: 299 words
Davenant, Sir William (1606–68)
in The Oxford Companion to Shakespeare Length: 750 words
Davenant, Sir William (1606–68)
in The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre (2) Length: 280 words

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