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Richard Cumberland
AuthorBooks · Second hand1732-1811
Richard Cumberland was an English dramatist and civil servant. In 1771 his hit play The West Indian was first staged. During the American War of Independence he acted as a secret negotiator with Spain in an effort to secure a peace agreement between the two nations. He also edited a short-lived critical journal called The London Review (1809). His plays are often remembered for their sympathetic depiction of characters generally considered to be on the margins of society.
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About Richard Cumberland
Birth
1732
Death
1811
Richard Cumberland was an English dramatist and civil servant. In 1771 his hit play The West Indian was first staged. During the American War of Independence he acted as a secret negotiator with Spain in an effort to secure a peace agreement between the two nations. He also edited a short-lived critical journal called The London Review (1809). His plays are often remembered for their sympathetic depiction of characters generally considered to be on the margins of society.
Richard Cumberland was a prominent figure in 18th-century English literature.
His most renowned work, The West Indian, cemented his reputation as a playwright.
Beyond his prolific writing career, he served as a dedicated civil servant.
His extensive literary output comprises a total of 161 published works.
His deep interest in Greek literature and history significantly influenced his narrative style.
