James Townley

English clergyman and dramatist (1714-1778)

James Townley (6 May 17145 July 1778) was an English dramatist and anonymous playwright, second son of Charles Townley, merchant.

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  • Kitty: Shikspur? Shikspur? Who wrote it? No, I never read Shikspur.
    Lady Bab: Then you have an immense pleasure to come.
    • High Life below Stairs (1759), Act ii, Scene 1.
  • From humble Port to imperial Tokay.
    • High Life below Stairs (1759), Act ii, Scene 1.
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