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Lady Mary Edgerton Herbert as Sabrina in 'A Maske Presented at Ludlow Castle'
- Source :
- English Language Notes. June, 1999, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p27, 8 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Sabrina, the heroine of John Milton's play 'A Maske Presented at Ludlow Castle,' is considered to have been played by a hired actor, but the role was intended for Lady Mary Edgerton Herbert. Before her marriage, Lady Mary was an accomplished singer, and scholars have commented on the similarities between her and Sabrina.
- Subjects :
- Acting -- 17th century AD
English drama -- 17th century AD
Literature/writing
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 00138282
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- English Language Notes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.54984237