Amphitryon; or, the two Sosia'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.

People / Organizations

• John Dryden (Author)

Imprint

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.

Publication year

1691-1691

ESTC No.

R3605

Grub Street ID

118394

Description

[8], 57, [5], 13, [1] p. : music ; 4⁰

Note

Based on Plautus and Molire.

"The songs in Amphitryon, with the musick composed by Mr. Henry Purcell." (Wing D2366) has separate title page, with imprint "printed by J. Heptinstall for Jacob Tonson, ... MDCXC. [1690]", pagination and register.

A reissue of the 1690 edition with the "s" in "Sosia's" corrected and imprint date reset.Citation/references Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), D2235

Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), D2366