Francis Gentleman (23 October 1728 - 21 December 1784) was an Irish actor, poet, and dramatic writer of 18th century. He wrote several plays, dramatic works, poems and edited Shakspeare's plays for the stage. (From Wikipedia)
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Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: A Trip to the Moon: Containing an Account of the Island of Noibla, Its Inhabitants, Religious and Political Customs, &c. (2 volumes; London: Printed for S. Crowder, et al.,, 1765) (page images at HathiTrust)
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Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Bell's edition of Shakespeare's plays, : as they are now performed at the Theatres Royal in London; : regulated from the prompt books of each house by permission; with notes critical and illustrative; by the authors of the Dramatic censor. (Printed for John Bell ... and C. Etherington at York, 1774), also by William Shakespeare (page images at HathiTrust)- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Bell's edition of Shakespeare's plays as they are now performed at the Theatres Royal in London : regulated from the prompt books of each house by permission (Printed for J. Bell ;, 1773), also by William Shakespeare, John Bell, England) Royal Opera House (London, and Drury Lane Theatre (page images at HathiTrust)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Cupid's revenge: an Arcadian pastoral: As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, Hay-Market. The music by Mr. Hook. (London : printed for J. Bell, 1772) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The dramatic censor; or, Critical companion ... (J. Bell; [etc., etc.], 1770), also by Christopher Etherington, John Bell, and Isaac Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The dramatic censor: or, critical companion. ... (London : printed for J. Bell; and C. Etherington, at York, 1770) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The dramatic censor: or, critical companion. ... (London : printed for J. Bell; and C. Etherington, at York, 1770) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The general. A poem. Respectfully inscribed to the Right Honourable the Marquis of Granby. (W. Nicoll, and W. Bristow [etc.], 1764) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The general. A poem: Respectfully inscribed to the Right Honourable the Marquis of Granby. By the author of A trip to the moon. (London : printed for W. Nicoll, and W. Bristow; and C. Etherington, in York, 1764) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark : a tragedy (Printed for John Bell, 1777), also by William Shakespeare (page images at HathiTrust)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The history of the Robinhood society. In which the origin of that illustrious body of men is traced; the method of managing their debates is shewn; the memoirs of the various members that compose it are given; and some original speeches, as specimens of their oratorical abilities, are recorded. (Printed for James Fletcher and Co. at the Oxford theatre in St. Paul's churchyard, 1764), also by William G. (page images at HathiTrust)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The history of the Robinhood Society: In which the origin of that illustrious body of men is traced; the method of managing their debates is shewn; ... and some original speeches, ... are recorded. ... (London : printed for James Fletcher and Co., 1764) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The modish wife, a comedy: performed with uninfluenced applause at the Theatre-Royal, Haymarket. To which is prefixed a summary view of the stage, as it has been, is, and ought to be. With biographical anecdotes of Messrs. Mossop, Dexter, Derrick, and the author, ... (London : sold by T. Evans; and J. Bell, [1775]) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Narcissa and Eliza. A dramatic tale. By Francis Gentleman: (London : printed for J. Bouquet, 1754) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Orator (London : printed for John Bell; and C. Etherington, at York, 1773) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Oroonoko: or the royal slave. A tragedy. Altered from Southerne, by Francis Gentleman. ... (Glasgow : printed by Robert and Andrew Foulis, 1760) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The Pantheonites. A dramatic entertainment. As performed at the Theatre-Royal in the Hay-Market: (London : printed for J. Bell; and C. Etherington, at York, 1773) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Poems written by Shakespear. (J. Bell & C. Etherington, 1774), also by William Shakespeare (page images at HathiTrust)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Royal fables. By Francis Gentleman: (London : printed for T. Becket and P. A. de Hondt, 1766) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: Sejanus, a tragedy: As it was intended for the stage. With a preface, wherein the manager's reasons for refusing it are set forth. By Mr. Gentleman. (London : printed for R. Manby and H.S. Cox, 1752) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The Stratford jubilee: A new comedy of two acts, as it has been lately exhibited at Stratford upon Avon, with great applause. To which is prefixed Scrub's trip to the jubilee. (London : printed for T. Lowndes, and J. Bell, successor to Mr. Bathoe, 1769) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The theatres. A poetical dissection. By Sir Nicholas Nipclose, Baronet: (London : printed for John Bell, and C. Etherington, at York, 1772) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The tobacconist, a comedy: of two acts altered from Ben Johnson. Acted at the Theatres Royal in the Hay-market and Edinburgh. (With universal applause). (London : printed for J. Bell, and C. Etherington, at York, 1771), also by Ben Jonson (HTML at ECCO TCP)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: The tobacconist : a farce altered from Ben Johnson (Published for the Proprietors by W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1821), also by W. Oxberry (page images at HathiTrust)
- Gentleman, Francis, 1728-1784: A trip to the moon: Containing an account of the island of Noibla. Its inhabitants, religious and political customs, &c. By Sir Humphrey Lunatic, Bart. (York : printed by A. Ward, for S. Crowder; W. Bristow; J. Pridden and W. Griffin; G. Burnet; G. Woodfall; and J. Johnson, London; C. Etherington, in York; and W. Charnley, in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1764) (HTML at ECCO TCP)
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