This actor-son of a Danish sculptor wrote for his own stage talents the character Sir Novelty Fashion, who was the literary predecessor of Lord Foppington in Vanbrugh's The Relapse. In another work, considered the author's masterpiece, Foppington is contrasted to Lord Morelove who pursues Lady Betty. That work earned the praise of Alexander Pope. Later the author offered An Apology for his Life and his previous dramas, Lo
This actor-son of a Danish sculptor wrote for his own stage talents the character Sir Novelty Fashion, who was the literary predecessor of Lord Foppington in Vanbrugh's The Relapse. In another work, considered the author's masterpiece, Foppington is contrasted to Lord Morelove who pursues Lady Betty. That work earned the praise of Alexander Pope. Later the author offered An Apology for his Life and his previous dramas, Love Last's Shift and The Careless Husband. For 10 points-- name this poet laureate who was ridiculed as the King of Dullness in the Dunciad.
This actor-son of a Danish sculptor wrote for his own stage talents the character Sir Novelty Fashion, who was the literary predecessor of Lord Foppington in Vanbrugh's The Relapse.
Colley {Cibber}