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English drama (Tragicomedy) - Early works to 1800

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    The humorous lieutenant . A tragi-comedy. Written by Mr. Francis Beaumont, and Mr. John Fletcher.

    Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616. | Date: 1717
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    The loyal subject . A tragi-comedy. Written by Mr. Francis Beaumont, and Mr. John Fletcher.

    Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616. | Date: M,DCC,XLVIII. [1748]
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    The humorous lieutenant , a tragi-comedy. Written by Mr. Francis Beaumont, and Mr. John Fletcher. As it is acted at the theatres.

    Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616. | Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]
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    The rival theatres or, a play-house to be lett. A tragi-comi-farcical-ballad opera, as it is now acting at the Theatre-Royal in Aungier-Street.

    Stayley, George, 1727-1779?. | Date: 1737
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    The siege of Troy , a tragi-comedy, as it has been often acted with great applause. Containing a description of all the scenes, Machines, and Movements, with the whole Decoration of the Play, and particulars of the entertainment.

    Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724. | Date: printed in the year, MDCIII [i.e 1723?]
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