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News from the New World Discovered in the Moon

Jonson, Ben, published 1641 · masque · Occasional;Nonprofessional

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TitleNews from the New World Discovered in the Moon
AuthorJonson, Ben
Publication year (edition)1641
Genre (British Drama)masque
Genre group (comparison)masque — from the British Drama label · Annals: masque
Play typeOccasional;Nonprofessional
Work / edition / TCP / DEEPwork 610 · edition 1166 · TCP A72473 · DEEP 5124.06
Edition roleRepresentative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)1620 [Jan 7]
First performance (BritDrama)1620 [Jan 6]
Theaterbefore the Court;
FormatFolio
Greg610a
Genre (Annals)Masque
Genre (BritDrama)Masque
BritDrama no.1921
Title page[HT; F4r] NEWES FROM THE NEW WORLD DISCOVER'D IN THE MOONE. A Masque,
Title-page performance noteAS IT WAS PRESENTED AT COVRT BEFORE KING IAMES. 1620.
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10–16465unassignedNews, news, news. Bold, and brave new! New as the night they are borne in; Or the Phantasy that begot'hem. Exc…
217–44470unassignedThere he speaks reason to you sir. I confess it, but it is the Printing I am offended at, I would have no news…
345–80457unassignedThose are stolen Ensigns o'the Stages, man i'th' Moon, delivered down to you by musty Antiquity, and are of as…
481–111455unassignedIndeed! has he been there since? belike he rid thither than. Yes Post, upon the Poet's horse for a wager. Not …
5112–129458unassignedYes, but the Coaches are much o'the nature of the Ladies, for they go only with wind. Pretty, like China-waggo…
6130–187513unassignedWE have all this while (though the Muse's Heralds) adventured to tell your Majesty no news; for hitherto we ha…