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Revision as of 09:11, 25 November 2013
A blank verse tragedy by John Home (1722-1808).
It was first performed in 1756 in Edinburgh and went on to become a big success in both Scotland and England for decades, attracting many notable actors of the period.
Performance history in South Africa
20 September 1823: Performed by English Theatricalsin the African Theatre with The Sleeping Draught (Penley).
16 July 1825: Performed by English Theatricalsin the African Theatre Douglas with The Weathercock (Forrest)
Translations and adaptations
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_(play)
Bosman, 1928: pp. 199
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