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Restoration tragicomedy by Dryden

The Rival Ladies
Written byJohn Dryden
Date premieredJune 1664
Place premieredTheatre Royal, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragicomedy

The Rival Ladies is a 1664 tragicomedy by the English writer John Dryden. It was originally performed by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal then in Brydges Street. Dryden dedicated the published version to the Irish politician and playwright the Earl of Orrery.

References

  1. Van Lennep p.78

Bibliography

  • Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
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