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A27197 The prophetess, or, The history of Dioclesian written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher ; with alterations and additions, after the manner of an opera ; represented at the Queen's Theatre, by Their Majesties servants. Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710.; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625. Prophetess.; Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616. Prophetess.; Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. 1690 (1690) Wing B1605; ESTC R2373 40,175 84

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