Three hours after marriage, a comedy, by Gay, Pope, and Arbuthnot. To which is added, never before printed, a key, explaining the most difficult passages in this comedy. Also a letter, giving an account of the origin of the quarrel between Colley Cibber, Pope, and Gay.

People / Organizations

• John Gay (Author)
• Alexander Pope (Author)
• John Arbuthnot (Author)

Imprint

Dublin: printed for W. Whitestone, 1761.

Added name

Parker, E. (Edward), fl. 1717. Complete key to the new farce, call'd Three hours after marriage.

Publication year

1761

ESTC No.

T228254

Grub Street ID

248762

Description

[8],139-222p. ; 12⁰

Note

The "key" = Edward Parker's 'A complete key to the new farce, call'd Three hours after marriage', first published, London, 1717.

Author's advertisement signed: John Gay. Acknowledging the assistance of 2 unidentified friends, i.e. Alexander Pope and John Arbuthnot.

Uncontrolled note

A reissue of part of 'A supplement to the works of Alexander Pope, Esq;', Dublin, 1758, with a cancel titlepage