Conceits, The

Anon. (1653)


Historical Records

Marriott's List (1653)

In late 1653, the printer Richard Marriott entered a group of twenty-one plays on the Stationers' Register. Among the titles is:

The Conceits



Theatrical Provenance

Unknown


Probable Genre(s)

Unknown, although the title perhaps implies comedy


Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues

None known


References to the Play

None known


Critical Commentary

"The only evidence for the existence of a play of this name is Marriott's entry of the play in the Stationers' Register" (Bentley, 5.1312).

This remains the case.


For What It's Worth

For discussion of Marriott's list, follow this link: Marriott's List (1653)

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