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Microform

Author

Dryden, John, 1631-1700.

Title Amphitryon, or, The two Sosia's [microform] : 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.

Imprint

London : Printed for J. Tonson and M. Tonson, 1691.

Copies

Location	Call No.	OPAC Message	Status
Axe Basement Library of English Literature Microfiche Cabinets	LEL 40076	---	Available

Description	[8], 57, [3], 13 p.
Series	Library of English literature ; LEL 40076
Note	Page 38 misnumbered 48.
	First edition, first issue.
	"Dramatis personae": p. [8]
	Based on Plautus and Moliere. cf. Epistle dedicatory.
	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."
	First performed early October? 1690.
Reproduction	Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 40076)
Added Author	Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Amphitryon.
	Moliere, 1622-1673. Amphitryon.
	Plautus, Titus Maccius. Amphitruo.
Added Title	The two Sosia's.