This collection of 130 titles (with various fragments) represents the work of more than fifty English playwrights. Notable authors include Sir George Etherege, Ben Jonson, Thomas Shadwell, and John Dryden (multiple works). The playwrights themselves are representative of varying social classes and backgrounds; the collection includes plays by multiple Poets Laureate, common actors, and university-educated men. Featuring work by members of the Whig Kit Kat Club, the materials could serve as a showcase of the professionalization of playwriting. The collection also includes pieces written as singular efforts; many of these plays are unanthologized and rare.
Though works of both tragedy and tragicomedy are represented in the collection, most of the plays are grounded in sexual comedy and flirtation; the plotlines show a secondary focus on women and humorous, foppish characters. The majority of the items are unbound and fragmented, as they were likely used to make "sophisticated" copies (items made complete by adding missing portions from other copies). Most commonly, the body of the text remains largely intact; the introductory materials are frequently absent. Marginalia is included on some of the plays, and there are handwritten notes within the loose fragments at the end of the collection.
The collection is organized alphabetically by author's last name, with anonymous plays, plays of uncertain authorship, and fragments at the end of the sequence. The Dryden collection is found after the fragmentary pieces. Each entry lists the author's last name, title of the play, and transcribed title page information (if present). The date is given where possible, as well as information regarding missing pages. Brief biographical information for some of the authors is given with the author's first listing within the collection.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Some items are extremely fragile and/or damaged.
[Item description] Restoration Drama Collection, 1660-1716
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
This collection of Restoration plays was purchased from James and Devon Gray Booksellers in 2007.
This collection was processed in 2007 and 2008 by Andrew McCarthy, Lisa Sikkink, and Toria Johnson.
Information regarding the dating of the plays was taken from:
Woodward, Gertrude L. and James G. McManaway. A Check List of English Plays 1641 - 1700. Chicago: Newberry Library, 1945.
Additional Restoration plays held by MASC can be located using the online catalog of the WSU Libraries.
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Title Page: Cato. A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's Servants. By Mr. Addison. London: Printed for J. Tonson, at Shakespear's Head o against Catherine-Street in the Strand. MDCCXI [1713]
Title Page: Rosamond. An Opera. Humbly Inscrib'd to her Grace the Dutchess of Marlborough. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Grays-Inn Gate next Grays-Inn Lane, 1707.
Title Page: The Humour of the Age. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane by His Majesty's Servants. Printed for R. Wellington at the Dolphin and Crown, the West-end of St. Paul 's -yard; B. Lintott [Lintot], at the Post-House, in the Middle Temple-Gate, Fleetstreet; and A. Betteworth, at the Red Lion on London-Bridge, 1701.
Title Page: Tunbridge-Walks: or, The Yeoman of Kent: A Comedy. As it is Acted at the theatre Royal By Her Majesty's servants. By the Author of the humor o' the Age. London: for Bernard Lintott [Lintot], at the Middle Temple-Gate, Fleetstreet. MDCCIII (1703).
Title Page: The Destruction of Troy, A Tragedy, Acted as His Royal Highness The Duke's Theatre. Written by John Bankes. London, Printed by A.G. and J.P. and are to be Sold by Charles Blount, at the Black-Raven in the Strand; near the Savoy, 1679.
First Page: Bonduca.
Title Page: Philaster, or Love lies a Bleeding. A Comedy. As it hath been Globe, and Theatre Their Majest The authors being Francis John Flet London Printed for Richard Bentley and S. Mag Covent-Garden, 16
Title Page: Achilles: or, Iphigenia in Avlis. A Tragedy. As It is Acted at the Theatre Royal in Drury-lane. Written by Mr. Boyer. London. Printed for Tho. Bennet, at the Half-moon in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1700.
Title Page: The Rape: or, The Innocent Impostors, ATragedy. Acted at the Theatre-Royal by Their Majesties Servants. London, Printed for F. Bennet, at the Half-Moon, in St. Paul's church-Yard, 1692.
Thomas Brome (circa 1590-1653): English Caroline dramatist with ties to Ben Jonson. Brome seems to have been Jonson's servant in some capacity, and then may have spent some time as a professional actor.
First Page: The Northern Lass: or, The Nest of Fools.
First Page: The Beaux of the Stage. and c. A Comedy.
John Caryll (1625-1711): English poet, dramatist, and diplomat. Caryll was head of an old Catholic and royalist family. He is known for his translations of several classical works, a tragedy and a comedy modeled after L'Ecole des Femmes. Both dramatic pieces were performed at the Duke of York's Theatre.
First Page: Sir Salomon; or, The Cautious Coxcomb: A Comedy.
William Cavendish (1592-1676): First Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, English soldier, politician, and writer.
Title Page: The Triumphant Widow, or The Medley of Humours. A Comedy, Acted by His Royal Highnes's servants. Written by his Grace the Duke of Newcastle. London,
Colley Cibber (1671-1757): English playwright, actor, and Poet Laureate. Chief target of Alexander Pope's The Dunciad.
Title Page: The Careless Husband. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal, by Her Majesty's Servants. Written by C[olley] Cibber. London, Printed for William Davis, at the Black Bull, over-against the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, 1705.
Title Page: Myrtillo. A Pastoral Interlude. As it is Perform'd at the Theatre Royal. Written by Mr. Cibber: and Set to Musick by Dr. Pepvsch. London, Printed for Bernard Lintott [Lintot], at the Cross-Keys between the Temple-Gates in Fleet-street. 1716.
Title Page: Love's Last Shift; or, the fool in Fashion. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal, by His Majestys Servants. Written by C. Cibber. London, Printed for H. Rhodes, in Fleet-Street; R. Parker, at the Royal-Exchange, and s. Briscoe, the Corner Shop of Charles-street, in Russel-street, Covent-Garden, 1696.
Title Page: Perolla and Izadora. A Tragedy, As it was Acted at the Theatre Royal, By Her Majesty's Servants. Written by Mr. Cibber. London: Printed for Bernard Lintott [Lintot], at the Cross next to Nando's Coffee-House, Fleet-street, 170
Title Page: Woman's Wit: or, The Lady in Fashion. A Comedy. Acted at the Theatre Royal. By His Majesty's Servants. Written by C. Cibber. London, Printed for John Sturton, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, in Fleet-Street, 1697.
William Congreve: Irish playwright, friend of Jonathan Swift and disciple of John Dryden. Became famous for his high-brow sexual comedies. Congreve died in 1729 and buried in Westminster Abbey's Poet's Corner.
First Page: The Double-Dealer. A Comedy. William Congreve.
Title Page: Love for Love: A Comedy. Acted at the Theatre at in Little Lincolns-Inn Fields, by His Majesty's Servants. Written by Mr. Congreve. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, at the Judge's Head, near the Inner-Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet. 1695.
Title Page: The Mourning Bride, A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, by His Majesty's Servants. Written by Mr. Congreve. London, ted for Jacob Tonson at the Judge's-head near the Inner-temple-Gate, in Fleet-street, 1697.
Title Page: The Way of the World, A Comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, by His Majesty's Servants. Written by Mr. Congreve. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, within gray's-Inn-Gate next Gray's-Inn-Lane. 1700.
First Page: The Generous Enemies or the Ridiculous Lovers.
First Page: Heraclius, A Tragedy.
First Page: Darius, King of Persia. John Crowne
First Page: John Crowne.
Title Page: History of Charles the Eighth of France, or the Invasion of Naples by the French. As it is acted at his Highnesses the Duke of York's Theater. Written by Mr. Crowne. London, Printed by T.R. and N.T. for Ambrose--ted, at the sign of the Golden Anchor, over against St. Dunstans Church in Fleet-Street, 1672
First Page: The Married Beau: or, the Curious Impertinent.
First Page: A Comedy Call'd Sir Courtly Nice: or, It Cannot Be.
First Page: Thyestes A Tragedy
First Page: Agrippa: or, The False Tiberinus.
Charles D'Avenant (1656-1714): English economist, educated at Oxford. D'Avenant wrote Circe at age nineteen before going into law and politics.
Title Page: Circe. A Tr[agedy. ] Royal Highness the Duke of York's Theatre. By Charles D'Avenant, L.L.D. Licensed June 18, 1677. Roger L'Estrange. London, Printed for Richard Tonson at his Shop under Grays-Inn-gate next Grays-Inn-lane, MDCLXXVII (1677).
William D'Avenant (1606-1668): English poet and playwright working in both the Caroline and Restoration eras. The Oxford-educated D'Avenant was became Poet Laureate after Ben Jonson's death. D'Avenant was also William Shakespeare's godson.
Title Page: The Man's the Master: A Comedy. Written by Sir William D'Avenant. Knight. In the Savoy. Printed for Henry Herringman, at the Blew-Anchor, in the Lower-Walk of the New-Exchange. 1669.
John Dennis (1657-1734): English critic and playwright. Dennis authored several failed tragedies, one of which was satirized by Alexander Pope.
First Page: Rinaldo and Armida.
Title Page: The Pretenders or, The Town Unmaskt, A Comedy. Acted at the Theatre in Little Lincolns-Inn-Fields By His Majesty's Servants. Written by Mr. Dilke. London, [pr]inted for Peter bank, at the sign of the Temple near the Inner-Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street, 169-
Thomas D'Urfey (1653-1723): English playwright, poet, and songwriter. D'Urfey's plays are largely comedies.
First Page: The Bath, or the Western Lass.
Title Page: The Intrigues at Versailles: or, A Jilt in all Humours A Comedy, Acted by His Majesty's Servants. At the Theatre in Lincolns-Inn-Fields. Written by Mr. D'Urfey. London, Printed for F. Saunders in the New-Exchange, P. Buck in Fleetstreet, R. Parker at the Royal-Exchange, and H. Newman in the Poultry. 1697.
First Page: Sir Barnaby Whig.
First Page: Noah's Flood, or the Destruction of the World. Edward Ecclestone.
George Etherege (circa 1635-1692): English dramatist.
Title Page: The Man of Mode, or, Sr Fopling Flutter a Comedy. Acted at the Duke's Theatre. By George Etherege Esq: Licensed June 3 1676.
First Page: She Wou'd if She Cou'd.
George Farquhar (1678-1707): Irish-born dramatist. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Died in London.
First Page: All For the Better. Mr. Farquhar.
Title Page: The Beaux Stratagem. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Queen's Theatre in the Hay-Market. By Her Majesty's Sworn Comedians. Written by Mr. Farquhar, Author of the Recruiting-Officer. London: Printed for Bernard Lintott [Lintot], at the cross-Keys next Nando's Coffee-House in Fleetstreet.
Title Page: The Second Part of the Constant Couple: Or, A Trip to the Jubilee. George Farquhar. Sir Harry Wildair, being the Sequel of the Trip to the Jubilee.
Title Page: The Unnatural Brother: A Tragedy. As it was acted by His Majesty's Servants, at the Theatre in Little Lincolns-Inn-Fields. London, Printed by J. Orme, for Richard Wilkin, at the Kings-Head St. Paul's -Church-Yard. MDCXCVII (1697). EDW. Filmer.
John Gay: English poet and dramatist, friend of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. Died in London, 1732.
Title Page: The Wife of Bath. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, By Her Majesty's Servants. By Mr. Gay. London, Printed for Bernard Lintott [Lintot], at the Cross-Keys between the two Temple-Gates in Fleetstreet. MDCCXII (1712).
First Page: The Patriot; or The Italian Conspiracy.
First Page: Love's Victim: or, The Queen of Wales.
Title Page: Phaeton or, the Fatal Divorce. A Tragedy As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal. In Imitation of the Antients. With some Reflections on a Book call'd, a Short view of the Immorality and Profaneness of the English Stage. London, Printed for Abel Roper, at the Black-boy over against St. Dunstans Church in Fleetstreet. 1698.
Gould (circa 1660-1708/1709): English poet born into the lower classes, known for his satires on the London theatre scene. He is known to have had an antagonistic relationship with John Dryden (the then-Poet Laureate).
First Page: A Satyr. The Epistle Dedicatory to Those Snarling Currs the Criticks. A Satyr Against Man.
George Granville, the First Baron Lansdowne, was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. Professionally, he was influenced by and worked with John Dryden and Alexander Pope.
Title Page: Heroick Love: A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre in Little Lincolns-Inn-Fields. Writt[en] by the Honourable George Granville, Esq; London: ders, in the New-Exchange in the Strand; Temple-Change, and B. Tooke at the Middle- street. 169
First Page: The Pilgrims, or the Happy Converts. Will. Harrison.
First Page: The Generous Conquerour, or Timely Discovery. Bevill Higgons.
Title Page: Boadicea Queen of Britain. A Tragedy, As it is Acted by His Majesty's Servants at the Theatre in Lincolns-Inn-Fields. Written by Mr. Charles Hopkins. London, Printed for Jacob Tonson, near the Inner-Temple-Gate in Fleet-street. 1697.
Title Page: Friendship Improv'd: or, the Female Warrier. Charles Hopkins. Londonderry, Nov. 1st. 99.
Title Page: English Mounsieur A Comedy As it is Acted, at the Theater-Royal, By His Majestys Servants. By the Honorable James Howard Esq; London, H. Bruges for J. Magnus near the Piazza Covent Gard[en] 167[4].
Charles Johnson (1679-1748): English playwright, tavern keeper, and enemy of Alexander Pope. Dedicated member of the Whig party. Mentioned in Pope's The Dunciad.
Title Page: The Wife's Relief: or, The Husband's Cure. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, By Her Majesty's Servants. Written by Mr. Cha. Johnson. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, at Shakespear's Head over-against Ca-therine-Stre
First Page: Catiline.
First Page: Moneys an Ass. Jordan 's Money's an Asse.
Title Page: The Old Troop: or, Monsieur Raggou. As it was Acted at the Theatre-Royal. By John Lacy, Gent. London; Printed for William Crook and Thomas Bring, at the Green Dragon without Temple-Bar, and at the White-Lyon next Chancery-Lane end in Fleetstreet. 167[2].
Title Page: Gloriana, or the Court of Augustus Caesar. Acted at the Theatre-Royal, By Their Majesties Servants. By Nat. Lee. London, Printed for F. Magnes and R. Bentley, in Russel-street in Covent-Garden, near the Piazza's, Anno Dom. MDClXXVI (1676).
First Page: Lucius Junius Brutus; Father of his Country. Nat. Lee.
First Page: Caesar Borgia.
First Page: The Rival Queens, or Alexander the Great. Lee. 1677.
Pierre Motteux (1663-1718): English translator and dramatist, born in Rouen and relocated to London.
Title Page: Novelty. Every Act a Play. Being a Short Pastoral, Comedy, Masque, Tragedy, and Farce after the Italian manner. As it is Acted at the New-Theatre in Little Lincolns Inn=Fields, By His Majesty's Servants. Written by Mr. Motteux; and other hands
William Mountfort (circa 1664-1692): English actor and dramatist.
Title Page: Greenwich-Park: A Comedy. Acted at the Theatre-Royal, by Their Majesties Servants. Written by William Mountfort. London: Printed for J. Hindmarsh at the Golden-Ball in Cornhill, R. Bentley, in Russel-street, and A. Roper, at the Mitre in Fleet
Title Page: Henry the Second, King of England. Death of A Tragedy Acted at the Theatre-Royal, by Their Majesties Servants. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, at the Judges Head in Chancery-lane near Fleetstreet. M DC XCIII. Will. Mountfort.
Title Page: King Edward the Third, with the Fall of Mortimer Earl of March. An Historicall Play, As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal, Will. Mountfort.
John Oldmixon (1673-1742): English writer of poetry, drama, and history. Oldmixon was also involved with the editing of The Muses Mercur and The Medley, periodical publications.
Title Page: The Governour of Cyprus: a Tragedy, As it is Acted At the New Theatre, in Little Lincolns-Inn-Fields. By Her Majesties Servants. By Mr. Oldmixon. London, Printed by R. Tookey, for Rich. Parker at the Unicorn under the Piazza of the Royal-Excha
Title Page: The Grove, or, Love's Paradice. An Opera. Represented at the Theatre Royal in Drury-lane. By Mr Oldmixon. London, Printed for Richard Parker at the Unicorn Unicorn under the Piazza of the Royal-Exchange in Cornhil. 1700. J. Oldmixon.
Thomas, Otway (1652-1685): English Restoration dramatist. Otway received some education at Oxford. His work was initially endorsed by the Second Earl of Rochester, Rochester pulled his support because of Otway's involvement with actress Elizabeth Barry. Though Otway enjoyed some success, he died in abject poverty.
Title Page: Friendship in Fashion. A Comedy, As it is Acted at his Royal Highness the Dukes Theatre. Written by Thomas Otway. Licenced May 31. 1678. Roger L'Estrange. London, Printed by E.F. for Richard Tonson, at his Shop within Grays-Inn-Gate, next Gray
Title Page: Don Carlos Prince of Spain. A Tragedy. Acted at the Duke's Theatre. Written by Tho. Otway. Licensed, June 15, 1676. Roger L'Estrange. London, Printed for Richard Tonson at Grays-Inn-Gate in Grays-Inn-Lane. 1676.
Title Page: The Carnival: A Comedy. As it was Acted at the Theatre Royal, By His Majesties Servants. Written by Tho.[mas] Porter, Esq; London, Printed for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Sign of the Anchor in the Lower-Walk of the New-Exchange. 1664.
Title Page: The Villain, A Tragedy: As it is Acted by Their Majesties Servants. Written by T.[homas] Porter, Esq; London, Printed by T. Warren for Henry Herringman, and are to be Sold by R. Bentley, J Tonson, F. Saunders, and T. Bennet, 1694.
George Powell was London actor, playwright, and member of the United Company.
Title Page: The Imposter Defeated or, A Trick to Cheat the D A Comed[y] As it was Acted by His Majesties Ser[vants] at the Theatre in Dru London, Printed for Richard Wellington, at the Lute, in St. Paul MDCXCVII (1697).
Title Page: A Very Good Wife. A Comedy, As it is Acted by Their Majesties Servants. At the Theatre-Royal. London, Printed for Samuel Briscoe, over against Will's Coffee-House, in Russel-Street, in Covent Garden, 1693. George Powell.
Title Page: Dame Dobson: or, The Cunning Woman, A Comedy As it is Acted at The Duke's Theatre. By Edward Ravenscroft, Gent. London, Printed for Joseph Hindmarsh, Bookseller to His Royal Highness, at the Black Bull Cornhil, 1684.
First Page: The London Cuckolds
Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718): English Poet Laureate after Nahum Tate (1715). Rowe was educated in law and clerked the Prince of Wales' council, and served in multiple positions of public service. Rowe was buried in Westminster Abbey.
Title Page: The Fair Penitent. A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the New Theatre in Little Lincolns-Inn-Fields. By Her Majesty's Servants. Written by N. Rowe, Esq; London, Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Grays-Inn-Gate next Grays-Inn-Lane. 1703.
First Page: The Royal Convert. N. Rowe.
Title Page: Tamerlane. A Tragedy. As it is Acted At the New Theater in Little Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. By His Majesty's Servants. Written by N. Rowe Esq; London, Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Gray's-Inn-Gate, next Gray's-Inn-Lane. 1702.
First Page: The Tragedy of Jane Shore. N. Rowe.
First Page: Ulysses. N. Rowe.
Charles Sedley (1639-1701): English dramatist educated at Oxford. Sedley's daughter Catherine was James II's mistress.
Title Page: [Be]llamira, or the Mistress, A Comedy: As it is Acted by Their Majesties Servants. Written by the Honourable Sir Charles Sedley Baronet. Licensed, May 24. 1687. Rog. L'Estrange. London: Printed by D. Mallet, for L.C. and Timothy Goodwin, at t
Elkanah Settle (1648-1724): English poet and playwright, educated at Trinity College, Oxford. Settle was endorsed by the Earl of Rochester, and he did some collaborative work with John Crowne and Thomas Shadwell. He took part in the anti-popish agitation. Settle died impoverished.
Title Page: Cambyses. The Heir of Morocco, with the Death of Gaylan Acted at that Theatre Roy[al] By E. Settle. London, Printed for William Cademan at the Popes Head in th [Low]er Walk of the New Exchange. 1682.
Elkanah Settle (1648-1724): English poet and playwright, educated at Trinity College, Oxford. Settle was endorsed by the Earl of Rochester, and he did some collaborative work with John Crowne and Thomas Shadwell. He took part in the anti-popish agitation. Settle died impoverished.
Title Page: Cambyses. The Heir of Morocco, with the Death of Gaylan Acted at that Theatre Roy[al] By E. Settle. London, Printed for William Cademan at the Popes Head in th [Low]er Walk of the New Exchange. 1682.
Title Page: Fatal Love: or, The Forc'd Inconstancy, A Tragedy. Acted at the Theatre Royal. Written by Elkanah Settle, Servant to His Majesty. London, Printed for William Cademan, at the Sign of the Pope's-Head, in the Lower-Walk of the New-Exchange, in the Strand, 1680.
Title Page: Love and Revenge: A Tragedy. Acted at the Duke's Theatre. Written by Elkanah Settle, Servant to His Majesty. London, Printed for William Cademan, and are to be sold at the Sign of the Popes-head in the New-Exchange in the Strand, 1675.
Title Page: Bury-Fair. A Comedy, As it is Acted by His Majesty's Servants. Written By Tho. Shadwell, Servant to His Majesty. London, Printed for James Knapton, at the Crown in St. Paul 's Church-yard: 1689.
First Page: Epson Wells.
First Page: Psyche. Tho. Shadwell.
Title Page: The Royal Shepherdess. A Tragi-Comedy, Acted By his Highness the Duke of York's Servants. London, Printed for Henry Herringman, at the Sign of the Blew-Anchor, in the Lower-walk of the New-Exchange, 1669. Tho. Shadwell.
Title Page: The Princess of Parma. A Tragedy: As it is Acted at the New Theatre in Little Lincolns-Inn-Fields. By H. Smith, Gent. London: Printed for Joseph Wilde, at the Elephant at Charing-Cross. MDCXCIX (1699).
Thomas Southerne (1660-1746): Irish dramatist educated at Trinity College, Dublin. His most notable work stems from that of Aphra Behn.
Title Page: The Disappointment or the Mother in Fashion. A Play as it was Acted at the Theatre Royal. Written by Thomas Southerne. London: Printed for Jo. Hindmarsh, Bookseller to his Royal Highness, at the Black bull in Cornhil. 1684.
First Page: The Fatal Marriage; or the Innocent Adultery. Tho. Southerne.
First Page: The Fate of Capua.
First Page: Oroonoko. Tho. Southerne.
First Page: Hero and Leander. R. Stapylton.
First Page: The Slighted Maid.
Nahum Tate (1652-1715): Irish poet, hymnist and lyricist. Tate was the Poet Laureate after Thomas Shadwell.
Title Page: Brutus of Alba: or, The Enchanted Lovers. A Tragedy. Acted at the Duke's Theatre. Written by N. Tate. Licensed July 15. 1678. Roger London, Printed by E.F. for Jacob Tonson, at the Sign in Chancery-Lane, near Fleet-Stree[t]
Title Page: The Loyal General, A Tragedy. Acted at the Duke's Theatre. Written by N. Tate. London, Printed for Henry Bonwicke, at the Red Lion
John Vanbrugh (1664-1726): English dramatist and the architect responsible for Blenheim Palace. Vanbrugh was a staunch Whig and a member of the Kit-Kat Club.
Title Page: The Mistake. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Queen's Theatre in the Hay-Market. By Her Majesty's Sworn Servants. By the Author of the Provok'd Wife, and c. London, Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Grays-Inn Gate next Grays-Inn Lane. 1706.
First Page: The Wit of a Woman.
Title Page: The Conspiracy or the Change of Government. A Tragedy Acted at his Royal Highness the Duke of Yorks Theatre Written by Mr. Whitaker. London. Printed for William Cademan, at the sign of the Popes-head in the New-Exchange in the strand, 1680.
William Wycherley (circa 1640 -1716): English dramatist educated at Queen's College, Oxford. His working friendship with Alexander Pope soured after Pope satirized Wycherley in his Essay on Criticism.
First Page: Love in a Wood, or, St. James's Park. William Wycherley.
First Page: The Plain-Dealer.
First Page: Abdelazer, or The Moor's Revenge.
Note: OCLC lists the author as Aphra Behn, other places list John Crowne.
Title Page: Alarbas. A Dramatick Opera. Written by a Gentleman of Quality. London: Printed by M.F. for J. Morphew, near Stationers-Hall. 1709.
This folder contains three plays bound together, but paginated individually; the first is Edgar, the second and third are without titles.
First Page: Edgar, A Tragedy.
This folder contains three plays bound together, but paginated individually; the first is Edgar, the second and third are without titles.
This folder contains three plays bound together, but paginated individually; the first is Edgar, the second and third are without titles.
Title Page: The Factious Citizen, or The Melancoly Vilioner. A Comedy. As it was Acted at the Duke's Theatre. London, Printed for Thomas Maddocks, at the upper end of Ship Yard, without Temple Bar, 1685.
Title Page: The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island. A Comedy. As it is now Acted At Their Majesties Theatre in Dorset-Garden. London, Printed by J.M. for H. Herringman; and sold by R. Bentley, at the Post-House in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden. 1690.
This is an adaptation, new edition, and/or revision of Shakespeare's Tempest, but the Preface alludes to possible changes and additions made by William D'Avenant and John Dryden. The Preface is dated 1669 December 1.
First Page: All for Love; or, the World well Lost.
Title Page: Or, the Conquest of Granada The Second Part. As it is Acted at the Theater-Royal. Written by John Dryden Servant to His Majesty. In the Savoy, Printed by T.N. for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold at the Anchor in the Lower Walk of the New Exchange. 1672.
Title Page: Amboyna: A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal, Written by John Dryden Servant to His Majesty. London: Printed by T. N. for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold at the Anchor in the Lower Walk of the New Exchange. 1673.
Title Page: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sofia's. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal. Written by Mr. Dryden. To which is added, The Musick of the Songs. Compos'd by Mr. Henry Purcel [Purcell]. London, Printed for J. Tonson, at the Judges Head in Chancery-lane near Fleet-street; and M. Tonson at Gray's-Inn-Gate in Gray's-Inn-Lane. 1691.
Title Page: Aureng-zebe: A Tragedy. Acted at the Royal Theatre. Written by John Dryden, Servant to his Majesty. Licensed, Roger L'Estrange. London, Printed by T.N. for Henry Herringman, at the Anchor in the Lower Walk of the New Exchange. 1676.
Title Page: Cleomenes, the Spartan Heroe. A Tragedy, As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal. Written by Mr. Dryden. To which is prefixt The Life of Cleomenes. London, Printed for Jacob Tonson, at the Judge's-Head in Chancery-Lane near Fleet-Street. 1692. Where Compleat Sets of Mr. Dryden's Works, in Four Volumes, are to be Sold. The Plays being put in the order they were written.
Title Page: Don Sebastian, King of Portugal: A Tragedy Acted at the Theatre Royal. Written by Mr. Dryden. London: Printed for Jo. Hindmarsh, at the Golden Ball in Cornhil. MDCXC (1690).
First Page: The Feignd Innocence: or Sir Martin Marrall.
Title Page: The Kind Keeper; or, Mr. Limberham: A Comedy: As it was Acted at the Duke's Theatre by His Royal Highnesses Servants. Written by John Dryden, Servant to his Majesty. London: Printed for R. Bentley, and M. Magnes, n Russel-Street in Covent-Garden, 1680.
First Page: The Mall, or the Modish Lovers.
First Page: Marriage A-la-Mode.
Title Page: The Medall. A Satyre against Sedition. By the Authour of Absalom and Achitophel. London, Printed for Jacob Tonson at the Judge's Head in Chancery-lane, near Fleet-street. 1682.
First Page: Oedipus.
Title Page: Secret-Love, or the Maiden-Queen: As it is Acted By His Majesties Servants, at the Theater-Royal. Written by John Dryden Esp; London, Printed for Henry Herringman, at the Sign of the Anchor, on the Lower-Walk of the New-Exchange. 1668.
First Page: The Spanish Fryar: or, The Double Discovery.
Title Page: The Wild Gallant: As it was Acted at the Theater-Royal, by his Majesties Servants. Written by John Dryden, Esq; In the Savoy Printed by Tho. Newcomb, for H. Herringman, at the Blew-Anchor, in the Lower Walk of the New-Exchange. 1669.