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The love feast

Title
The love feast, 1919.
Author
Sheldon, Edward, 1886-1946.

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Mixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 2740Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Description
.21 linear foot (1 volume)
Summary
  • This collection contains portions of the original manuscript of Edward Brewster Sheldon's play The Love Feast--a literal translation of the Italian title, Cena delle beffe. Included are Act III, books 1 through 6, and Act IV, books 1 through 3. In England and the United States, the play was titled The Jest. The play was produced at the Plymouth Theatre, New York City in April of 1919.
  • Undated notes of the author on front covers of book 1 of Act III and book 1 of Act IV direct the forwarding of copies of the play to John Barrymore.
Alternative Title
  • The jest.
  • Cena delle beffe.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Plays (document genre)
Access (note)
  • Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Call Number
MssCol 2740
OCLC
764730193
Author
Sheldon, Edward, 1886-1946.
Title
The love feast, 1919.
Restricted Access
Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Note
Italian title: Cena delle beffe.
Research Call Number
MssCol 2740
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