Playscript for Darius, King of Persia: a tragedy, in five acts by John Crowne (bap. 1641-1712). The play was published in London in 1688. The play opens: [Darius:] Unhappy Mortals! to what various ills | To what unseen, what unexsperienc'd [sic] Sorrow | Each coming Day gives Birth. For biographical information on John Crowne, see the Dictionary of National Biography, which describes Darius as a ponderous tragedy of blood and spectacle.
Playscript forDarius, King of Persia
- Reference
- GB 133 Eng MS 1112
- Dates of Creation
- 18th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 310 x 185 mm. 1 volume (108 folios); Binding: half-calf binding.