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The Elder Brother. A Comedy. First Printed in 1637; now Reprinted With Slight Alterations and Abridgement for use on Occasions of Entertainment, Espec
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ISBN13: 9781021316172
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
'The Elder Brother' is a comedic play by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger, originally printed in 1637. This edition includes abridgements by William Henry Draper, making it suitable for use in school and college productions. Full of humor and wit, this play is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
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