Index Entry | Theatre, in Rome, in days of Augustus, disturbances discussed |
Location | London |
Citation | SCG-C.773.148 8 Nov 1773:21 (1977) London, August 12. When the disturbances of the theatre at Rome, in the days of Augustus, caused several tumults, the Emperor interposed, and pronounced the sentence of banishment on a very great actor, for whose sake these disturbances were made. He observed, at the same time, that the stage had a strong tendency to disturb as well as to amuse the people. The actor said, with great spirit, 'Tis for your interest Caesar, they should be amused any way. |
Generic Title | South Carolina Gazette (Timothy) |
Date | 1773.11.08 |
Publisher | Timothy, Peter |
City, State | Charleston, SC |
Year | 1773 |
Bibliography | B0047548 |