The Queen's Speech to Ladies
Anon
Genre: | Introduction, Drollery; Address, Spoof |
Subjects: | Astronomy, Amusement, Skill |
During her speech Queen Victoria praises theatre manager Benjamin Lumley, 'whose talent for discovering the stars of the ballet rivals the skill of Airy or Arago in ransacking the firmament'. | |
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