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Mr VVilliam Prynn his defence of stage-plays, or A retractation of a former book of his called Histrio-mastix.

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Main Author:	Prynne, William, 1600-1669
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : [publisher not identified], Printed in the year 1649.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Prynne, William, > 1600-1669. > Histrio-mastix. Theater > England > Moral and ethical aspects > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > Politics and government > 1642-1649 > Early works to 1800.
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