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The Inner-Temple Masque, or The Masque of Heroes

Middleton, Thomas, published 1619 · masque · Occasional;Nonprofessional;University/Inns of Court

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TitleThe Inner-Temple Masque, or The Masque of Heroes
AuthorMiddleton, Thomas
Publication year (edition)1619
Genre (British Drama)masque
Genre group (comparison)masque — from the British Drama label · Annals: masque
Play typeOccasional;Nonprofessional;University/Inns of Court
Work / edition / TCP / DEEPwork 358 · edition 806 · TCP A07503 · DEEP 668
Edition roleRepresentative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)1619 [Jan 6-Feb 2]
First performance (BritDrama)1619 [Jan]
PrinterStansby, William
PublisherBrowne, John (1)
FormatQuarto
STC17887
Greg358a
Genre (Annals)Masque
Genre (BritDrama)Masque
BritDrama no.1881
Title pageTHE INNER-Temple Masque. OR MASQVE OF HEROES.
Title-page performance notePresented (as an Entertainement for many worthy LADIES:) By GENTLEMEN of the same Ancient and Noble HOVSE.
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