(THEATRE). [YOUNG, Edward].
The brothers. A tragedy. Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane.
London: for R. Dodsley, 1753.
8vo, pp. [iv], 83, [3]. Bound into later paper covered boards.
First edition of a work which marked the end of Edward Young's theatrical ambitions. He withdrew the play from rehearsal at Drury Lane in 1724 while seeking a place in the Irish church and it was not to be performed or published for many years. It is based directly on Corneille's Persée et Démétrius.
Nicoll III, 318.
£75.00
US$149.09*
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5 July 2008