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English drama (Comedy) - Great Britain - 18th century

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    The sword of peace: or, A voyage of love. A comedy, in five acts. As performed with universal applause at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market

    Starke, Mariana, 1762?-1838. | Date: 1792
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    The German Theatre , Translated by Benjamin Thompson, Esq. In six volumes. Dedicated, by permission, to Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire. Vol. VI. Containing Ensign, count Koenigsmark, Stella, Emilia Galotti.

    Schröder, Friedrich Ludwig, 1744-1816. | Date: 1801
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    The fine lady's airs Or, An equipage of lovers. A comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. Written by the author of the Yeoman of Kent.

    Baker, Thomas, fl. 1700-1709. | Date: [1708?]
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    The fair of Malmantile.(*) A comic opera. As it is represented on the Theatre in Smock-Alley.

    Goldoni, Carlo, 1707-1793. | Date: 1762
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    The fair Quaker: or The humours of the navy . Formerly written by Mr. Charles Shadwell, and now alter'd with great additions and a new character, by the author. As it is now performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane.

    Shadwell, Charles, d. 1726. | Date: 1774
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