David Rizzio. A tragedy, 1882
Scope and Contents
Manuscript, annotated and paginated -- 68 pages plus title page and dramatis personae (2 pages). The title page is inscribed 'David Rizzio. A Tragedy in five acts by the author of Ginevra, Palace and Prison etc, etc'. The page is marked in pencil, '1'. Also first proofs (corrected). The play appears to be the first part of a trilogy with Bothwell and The Witch-Lady.
Dates
- Creation: 1882
Creator
- From the Fonds: Gamble, Jane Catherine, 1810 - 1885 (writer) (Person)
Extent
1 file(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Originally in a double paper wrapped bundle with the manuscripts and proofs of Bothwell and The Witch-Lady. Rizzio is the first play in the trilogy.
Bibliography
Date information
DateText: Published in 1882, possibly written earlier. The title page is on watermarked paper, 'C Ansell 1876'.
Originator(s)
Gamble, Jane Catherine
Finding aid date
2003-09-01 15:29:23+00:00
Repository Details
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