1. Kings MS 306
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Kings MS 306
- Title:
- Scope & Content:
- IRENE, a tragedy, by Dr. Samuel Johnson. Holograph rough sketch. The play was finished in 1731, but not acted till 1749, when after a run of nine nights it was withdrawn (Dict. Nat. Biogr.). The MS. was given by the author to Bennet Langton, who presented it to the King's Library (ib.). Paper; ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 18th century
- Extent:
- 1 item