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Brotherton Collection20
English Literature20

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monmouth's rebellion, 16853
fables1
great britain1
political satire, english1

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Dryden, John (1631-1700)16
Monmouth, James Scott, Duke of, 1649-16854
Dryden, John3
Dryden, John, 1631-17003
Charles II, King of England, 1630-16852
Ovid2
Ovid (43 B.C.-17 A.D. Or 18 A.D)2
Publius Ovidus Naso2
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1621-16832
Blow, John1

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Prologue to the Dutchess, on her return from Scotland

Dryden, John (1631-1700); Otway, Thomas (1652-1685)

1682

Written for a performance of Thomas Otway's "Venice preserved", attended by the Duchess of York on 31 May 1682.

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Poems on various occasions; and translations from several authors

Dryden, John (1631-1700); Titus Lucretius Carus; Theocritus; Horace; Ovid

1701

First edition. The following have separate title-pages: Absalom and Achitophel. The tenth edition. 1701 -- The medal. The fourth edition. 1701 -- Religio laici. The fourth edition. 1701 -- The hind ...

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Prologue to His Royal Highness, upon his first appearance at the Duke's Theatre since his return from Scotland

Dryden, John (1631-1700)

[1682]

Broadside. Caption title. Spoken at a performance of of Thomas Otway's 'Venice preserv'd' in April 1682, following the return of the Duke of York from Edinburgh.

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Luctus britannici : or, The tears of the British muses; for the death of John Dryden, esq; late poet laureat to their majesties, K. Charles and K. James the Second

Playford, Henry (1657-); Roper, Abel (1665-1726)

1700

Dedication signed: Henry Playford. Abel Roper. Preparatory note signed H.P.A.R. The first part consists of poems in English; the second, of poems in Latin and Greek.

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A prologue written by Mr. Dryden, to a new play, call'd, The loyal brother

Dryden, John (1631-1700); Southerne, Thomas (1660-1746)

[1682]

Broadside.

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To His Sacred Maiesty, a panegyrick on his coronation

Dryden, John (1631-1700)

1661

First edition.

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Sol in opposition to Saturn. Or A short return to a late tragedy call'd The Duke of Guise

Dryden, John (1631-1700)

1683

Verse - "Hail royal prince! our happy morning star;". A defence of Monmouth against the implied criticisms of Dryden's 'The Duke of Guise'. "The Duke of Guise" was written by John Dryden.

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