"A key to the Beggar's opera, in a letter to Caleb Danvers," first pub. in the Craftsman, February 17, 1728, is probably D'Anvers (Nicholas Amhurst) himself.--cf. C. E. Pearce, "Polly Peachum" and "The beggar's opera" [1913] p. [164]-178.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Roberts,
Subject (Name):
Amhurst, N. (Nicholas), 1697-1742., Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710. Revenge., Clark, J. (James), active 1722-1735, Fenton, Lavinia,--1708-1760., Gay, John,--1685-1732.--Beggar's opera., and Marston, John, 1575?-1634. Dutch courtezan.
Printed for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold by Jos. Knight, and Fr. Saunders, at the sign of the Blue Anchor in the lower walk of the New-Exchange
Alabaster, William, 1567-1640 Brooke, Samuel, d. 1631 Hacket, John, 1592-1670 Hawkesworth, Walter, d. 1606
Published / Created:
[16--].
Call Number:
GEN MSS VOL 214
Image Count:
80
Abstract:
Volume containing manuscript transcripts in an unidentified hand of 5 plays written in Latin for performance at Cambridge University in the 17th century. Includes Walter Hawkesworth's Leander and his Labrynthus (printed 1636); John Hacket's Laiola (pr...
Description:
From the library of Shipdham Church in Thetford, Norfolk County, England.