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In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers, Vol. 2 (of 2) Reprinted from the pages of the 'Temple Bar' Magazine

By Dr. (John) Doran

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step back in time to witness the vibrant world of early 19th-century London, where socialite frivolity mixes with the backdrop of war, scandals, and the lively theater scene.

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2021-12-06
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"In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Dr. Doran is a collection of historical essays from the late 1800s that explores the vibrant life and times of early 19th-century London. With its focus on social dynamics, notable figures, and the bustling theatre scene, the collection paints a rich picture of a society in the midst of great change. The narrative draws from the accounts of diarists and letter writers, revealing not only a fascinating world of noblewomen, the Prince of Wales, and social scandal, but also capturing London's cultural climate during the Napoleonic Wars.

About the Author

John Doran was an English editor and miscellaneous writer of Irish parentage, wrote a number of works dealing with the lighter phases of manners, antiquities, and social history, often bearing punning titles, e.g., Table Traits with Something on Them (1854), and Knights and their Days. He edited Horace Walpole's Journal of the Reign of George III.. Among other posts, Doran was for a short time editor of The Athenaeum.

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