The usefulness of the stage to religion, and to government: shewing the advantage of drama in all nations since its first institution. With ... remarks on all the dramatick pieces which have been published and played since the late act of Parliament for licencing the stage ...

The usefulness of the stage to religion, and to government: shewing the advantage of drama in all nations since its first institution. With ... remarks on all the dramatick pieces which have been published and played since the late act of Parliament for licencing the stage ...

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Edition:	2d ed.
Imprint:	London : Printed for T. Cooper, 1738.
Description:	[4], 60 p. 19 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Theater -- Religious aspects. Theater. Theater -- England -- London. Theater. Theater -- Moral and ethical aspects. Theater -- Religious aspects. England -- London.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1707548

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