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King Arthur, or, The British worthy : a masque

Title
King Arthur, or, The British worthy : a masque / by Mr. Dryden ; as it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's company ; the music by Purcell and Dr. Arne ; the scenes by French and Carver.
Author
Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.
Publication
London : Printed for W. Strahan, L. Hawes and Co., T. Davies, T. Lownds, T. Becket, and W. Griffin, 1770.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Garrick, David, 1717-1779.
  • Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
  • Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778.
Description
[4], 49, [1] p. (p. [50] blank); 22 cm. (8vo)
Uniform Title
King Arthur. Libretto
Alternative Title
  • King Arthur.
  • British worthy.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Librettos.
Note
  • Signatures: [A]² B-G⁴ [H]² (- [H]2).
  • Without the music.
  • Dryden's text altered by Garrick; Purcell's music altered by Arne; this version was first performed 13 Dec. 1770.
  • Another issue or impression in the same year omits "the scenes by French and Carver" and the edition statement on t.p.
Call Number
NCO p.v. 594
OCLC
25860527
Author
Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.
Title
King Arthur, or, The British worthy : a masque / by Mr. Dryden ; as it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's company ; the music by Purcell and Dr. Arne ; the scenes by French and Carver.
Imprint
London : Printed for W. Strahan, L. Hawes and Co., T. Davies, T. Lownds, T. Becket, and W. Griffin, 1770.
Edition
A new edition.
Place of Publication
Great Britain England London.
Added Author
Garrick, David, 1717-1779.
Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778.
Added Title
British worthy.
King Arthur.
Research Call Number
NCO p.v. 594
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