The wits academy, or, The muses delight consisting of merry dialogues upon various occasions composed of mirth, wit, and eloquence, for a help to discourse to such as have had but small converse with the critical sort of people, which live in this censorious age : as also, divers sorts of letters upon several occasions both merry and jocose, helpful for the inexpert to imitate, and pleasant to those of better judgement, at their own leisure to peruse : with a perfect collection of all the newest and best songs, and catches, that are, and have been lately in request at court, and both the theatres.
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dc.contributor.author | W. P. |
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dc.description.abstract | Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library. Epistle dedicatory signed: W.P. Caption title: A collection of the nevvest songs, and merry catches, which are now sung either at court or theatres. Begins new pagination. Table of all the songs [i.e. index] p. [1]-[10] |
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dc.subject.lcsh | Dialogues. |
dc.subject.lcsh | English wit and humor. |
dc.title | The wits academy, or, The muses delight consisting of merry dialogues upon various occasions composed of mirth, wit, and eloquence, for a help to discourse to such as have had but small converse with the critical sort of people, which live in this censorious age : as also, divers sorts of letters upon several occasions both merry and jocose, helpful for the inexpert to imitate, and pleasant to those of better judgement, at their own leisure to peruse : with a perfect collection of all the newest and best songs, and catches, that are, and have been lately in request at court, and both the theatres. |
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