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David Rizzio. A tragedy, 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Gamble 1/6

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

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

Published (as part of a trilogy), London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., 1882. Copies held GC, BL, OB.

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

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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