Amphitryon, or, The two Sosia's : a comedy ; as it is acted at the Theatre Royal / written by Mr. Dryden ; to which is added, The musick of the songs. Compos'd by Mr. Henry Purcel.
| Author/creator |
Dryden, John, 1631-1700 |
| Other author/creator | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Amphitryon. |
| Other author/creator | Molière, 1622-1673. Amphitryon. |
| Other author/creator | Plautus, Titus Maccius. Amphitruo. |
| Format | Book and Microform |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for J. Tonson and M. Tonson, 1691. |
| Description | 8 unnumbered pages, 57 pages, 3 unnumbered pages, 13 pages. |
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| Series | Library of English literature ; LEL 40076 Library of English literature ; LEL 40076. UNAUTHORIZED |
| General note | Page 38 misnumbered 48. |
| General note | First edition, first issue. |
| General note | "Dramatis personae": p. [8] |
| General note | Based on Plautus and Molière. cf. Epistle dedicatory. |
| General note | The songs for voice and partly figured bass (13 pages at end) have a separate title-page: "The songs in Amphitryon, with the musick. Composed by Mr. Henry Purcell. London, Printed by J. Heptinstall for Jacob Tonson..., 1690." |
| General note | First performed early October? 1690. |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 40076) |
| Other title | Two Sosia's. |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | Microforms B300 | ULTRAFICHE LEL 40076 | ✔ Available |