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Douglas (play)
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Douglas is a verse drama tragedy written in iambic pentameter by John Home. It was first performed in 1756 in Edinburgh.
Portrait of Henry Erskine Johnston (1777–1830?), Scottish actor, in the title role of Douglas
Portrait of Henry Erskine Johnston (1777–1830?), Scottish actor, in the title role of Douglas
London-based actor and director, David Garrick, who initially rejected the play. A 1770 Portrait of Garrick by Thomas Gainsborough.
London-based actor and director, David Garrick, who initially rejected the play. A 1770 Portrait of Garrick by Thomas Gainsborough.
Sarah Siddons, one of the most noted performers of Lady Randolph in Douglas
Sarah Siddons, one of the most noted performers of Lady Randolph in Douglas
Master Betty as Young Norval by John Opie, 1804
Master Betty as Young Norval by John Opie, 1804
John Home
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Rev John Home was a Scottish minister, soldier and author. His play Douglas was a standard Scottish school text until the Second World War, but his work is now largely neglected. In 1783, he was one o
Douglas (play)
…Douglas is a verse drama tragedy written in iambic pentameter by John Home. It was first performed in 1756 in Edinburgh. The play was a big success in both Scotland and England for decades, attracting many notable actors of…
Portrait, oil on canvas, of John Home by Henry Raeburn, c. 1795–1800
Portrait, oil on canvas, of John Home by Henry Raeburn, c. 1795–1800
John Home as depicted on the Scott Monument
John Home as depicted on the Scott Monument
John Home's grave South Leith Parish Church
John Home's grave South Leith Parish Church