The songs, chorusses, &c. in The masque of Alfred, as it is now revived at the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane. The music by Dr. Arne, and other masters. Dressed in the habits of the times, ...

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Bodleian Library (Oxford)

N023779

Adapted in 1751 by David Mallet from the original version by James Thomson and himself, the masque was further revised by David Garrick in 1773for a new production.

London : printed for T. Becket, 1773. 23,[1]p. ; 8°