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English drama - 17th century

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    The man of quality a farce: taken from the comedy of The relapse by Mr. Lee. And acted at the Theatres-Royal in Covent-Garden and Drury-Lane.

    Lee, John, d. 1781. | Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]
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    Three hours after marriage A comedy, as it is acted at the Theatre Royal.

    Gay, John, 1685-1732. | Date: 1717
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    The works of Mr. William Congreve ... . Containing The Old Batchelor. The Double Dealer. Love for Love. And The Mourning Bride.

    Congreve, William, 1670-1729. | Date: M,DCC,LXVI. [1766]
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    The works of Mr. William Congreve in three volumes. Consisting of his plays and poems.

    Congreve, William, 1670-1729. | Date: 1753
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    The dramatick works of John Dryden, Esq; in six volumes

    Dryden, John, 1631-1700. | Date: MDCCXXXV. [1735] [1768?]
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