Three hours after marriage, a comedy, by Gay, Pope, and Arbuthnot. To which is added, never before printed, a key, explaining the most difficult passages in this comedy. Also a letter, giving an account of the origin of the quarrel between Colley Cibber, Pope, and Gay.

People / Organizations

• John Gay (Author)
• Alexander Pope (Author)
• John Arbuthnot (Author)

Imprint

Dublin: printed for W. Whitestone, 1761.

Publication year

1761-1761

ESTC No.

T228254

Grub Street ID

248762

Description

[8],139-222p. ; 12⁰

Note

The "key" = Edward Parker's 'A complete key to the new farce, call'd Three hours after marriage', first published, London, 1717.

Author's advertisement signed: John Gay. Acknowledging the assistance of 2 unidentified friends, i.e. Alexander Pope and John Arbuthnot.

Uncontrolled note

A reissue of part of 'A supplement to the works of Alexander Pope, Esq;', Dublin, 1758, with a cancel titlepage