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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Hugh Kelly 1739-77, English dramatist, b. Killarney. His first and best-known play, the sentimental comedy False Delicacy, was produced by Garrick in 1768 and was extremely popular in its time. Author not available, KELLY, HUGH. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Kelly, Hugh
Kelly, Hugh (1739–77), English playwright, whose sentimental comedy False Delicacy (1768) was produced at Drury Lane by Garrick in the...for a time it eclipsed its rival: it was produced in the provinces, revived in London, and translated into French and German. Of Kelly's other plays the best was ... Read more

Kelly, Hugh
Kelly, Hugh (1739–77), an Irishman who came to London in 1760. His False Delicacy , produced by Garrick in 1768, is a sentimental comedy with a triple plot in which the mistakes arise from excessive tact or delicacy. Kelly also wrote A Word to the Wise (1770) and The School for Wives (1773). Read more

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	KELLY, HUGH ; Died November 8, 2006. Lovingly remembered by his wife May and sister-in-law Eileen. Forever in our hearts. Read more
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	Hugh aims to deliver trophy glory at Shotts; JUNIORS WEST.(Sport) ; Byline: BY KEVIN McGOLDRICK HUGH KELLY is hoping to put a disastrous start at Shotts behind him and help deliver some silver ware to...deliver the goods for our longsuffering supporters. CAPTION(S): COVERING THE POST: Shotts ace Hugh Kelly Read more
	OCH WELL DONE HUGH; EXCLUSIVE: Lorraine falls for Playboy Heffner.(News) ; Byline: By RICK FULTON LORRAINE Kelly has admitted to falling for ageing Playboy boss Hugh Hefner's charms. But down-to-earth mum-ofone...ready to take on her husband and her daughter Kelly in the charts, saying: ``I could kick Barbra... Read more
	McQuestion, Hugh Charles ; McQuestion, Hugh Charles March 13, 2008, age...Dear father of Hubert (Kim), Kelly (Michael) Schmierer, John (Tamra...Interment St. Clare Cemetery. Hugh was an Army veteran, the owner...as many other associations. Hugh enjoyed golf, swimming, cards...Medical College of Wisconsin. Hugh will be ... Read more
	Jemima axed Hugh by phone.(News) ; Byline: By JOHN KELLY JEMIMA Khan told Hugh Grant in a heart-to-heart phone call...face-to-face and devastated Jemima, 33, told Hugh their relationship was over for good...she wanted marriage and a baby but Hugh kept procrastinating and, in the end... Read more

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