Critical Strictures on the New Tragedy of Elvira, Written by Mr. David Malloch

"Critical Strictures on the New Tragedy of Elvira, Written by Mr. David Malloch" by James Boswell, Andrew Erskine, and George Dempster, is a critical takedown of a tragic play from the 1700s. It's a laugh-filled look at David Malloch's "Elvira," a play that tries mixing romance and family drama within the Portuguese royal setting. But the authors aren't impressed; they find its storyline boring and unoriginal, thinking Malloch's writing is dull and unimpressive. They have fun pointing out the silly parts of the play, especially how easily the problems get fixed, making it all seem shallow. Even though the play did run for a few evenings, this pamphlet shows the writers felt it seriously missed the mark in delivering exciting drama or deep feelings.