1. Add MS 41182
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 41182
- Title:
- Two LATIN PLAYS, of unknown authorship, viz. (1) "Canutus Magno Maior, Siue Innocentia de Ambitione Victrix": a dramatised account of the end of Canute IV, King of Denmark, based, according to the Argument (f. 2), on "Hermoldus" [i.e. Helmoldus, Cronica Slavorum], c. 51, and Saxo Grammaticus, lib. 13. Written in iambic trimeters. Beg. "Heu lacrimos (l. lacrimosos) Martis inuisi iocos," ends "Quicunque scandit Magnus, hic minor cadet." f. 1;-(2) An allegorical piece, entitled "Clearchus Fur...
- Scope & Content:
- Drama: "Canutus Magno maior," and "Clearchus Furens," two anonymous plays: 17th cent.: Lat. Bookplates: [Gage ?], Viscount. Printed library-label: 18th-19th cent. includes: f. i Press-marks: Case A. Shelf 2. (Viscount Gage ?): 18th-19th cent.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item