Union First Line Index of English Verse

13^th-19^th Century (bulk 1500-1800)

First Line: Our play tonight wants novelty, 'tis true,

Author (Last name, First): Marley, R.

Title: `On the performance of the Beggar's opera, a prologue written and spoke by R. Marley' [actors' names in marginal notes]

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Last Line: And quit the tailor for the dull divine.

Library: Bod

Shelfmark: Eng. poet. e. 28

Folio: p. 24

Ref Nbr: Crum O1319

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Names Mentioned: Marley, R.
Gay, John

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