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Ballad operas - Early works to 1800

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    The sharpers. A ballad opera , as it is acted at the theatre in Smock-Alley. By Mr. Mat. Gardiner.

    Gardiner, Mat. (Matthew). | Date: M,DCC,XL. [1740]
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    The rape of Helen , from the Greek of Coluthus, with miscellaneous notes.

    Colluthus, of Lycopolis. | Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]
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    The beggar's opera, written by Mr Gay

    Gay, John, 1685-1732. | Date: MDCCLX. [1760]
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    The stage-Coach opera . As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's servants. Written originally by Mr. George Farquhar. To which is prefix'd, The life and character of Mr. George Farquhar.

    Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707. | Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]
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    The shepherd's wedding a Scots pastoral entertainment, of one act. Mean-While peruse the following tender scene, And listen to thy native poet's strain. Hamilton.

    Steel, Archibald | Date: 1789
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