The history of harlequin

Contents

The origin of the "Commedia dell'Arte" -- The principal companies of the Italian comedians in the sixteenth century -- The principal companies of the Italian comedians in the seventeenth century -- The principal companies of the Italian comedians in the eighteenth century -- On the origin and costume of harlequin -- On the qualities of harlequin and some celebrated players of the character -- Harlequin scenes form the repertory of the Italian comedians -- Reasons for the decline of the "Commedia dell'Arte" -- Harlequin in England -- Some English harlequins.