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Microform

Author

Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724.

Title The empress of Morocco [microform] : a tragedy. With sculptures. As it is acted at the duke's theatre / written by Elkanah Settle, servant to his Majesty.

Imprint

London : Printed for William Cademan, 1673.

Copies

Location	Call No.	OPAC Message	Status
Axe Basement Library of English Literature Microfiche Cabinets	LEL 40130	---	Available

Description	[8], 72 p. front., 4 plates.
Series	Library of English literature ; LEL 40130
Note	"The first prologue at court" written by Lord Lumnley; "The second prologue at court" written by Lord Rochester.
	First performed Dorset Garden 1673; probably performed at court 1671. cf. Cambridge bibliography of English literature.
	A sequel entitled "The heir of Morocco" appeared in 1694.
	The frontispiece portrays the facade of Dorset Garden theater. The play is said to be the first play ever published with engravings. cf. Dictionary of national biography.
	Engravings by William Dolle.
Reproduction	Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 40130)
Added Author	Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of 1647-1680.
	Dolle, William, active 1670-1680, engraver.