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Frederic Reynolds (1764–1841)
Reynolds, Frederic. An English dramatist; born in Lime Street, London, Nov. 1, 1764; died on April 16, 1841. His first piece, ‘Werter,’ founded on Goethe’s novel, was produced in 1785; and later was reproduced many times, and printed both in London and Dublin. His second drama, ‘Eloisa,’ was played in 1786, when he abandoned tragedy for comedy. His first attempt, ‘The Dramatist’ (1786), was very successful. He produced in all nearly one hundred plays, a novel, and two autobiographical volumes.