The fool's opera; or, the taste of the age. Written by Mat. Medley. And performed by his company in Oxford. To which is prefix'd, a sketch of the author's life, written by himself.

ID 22072
Title The fool's opera; or, the taste of the age. Written by Mat. Medley. And performed by his company in Oxford. To which is prefix'd, a sketch of the author's life, written by himself.
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Signed Author Written by Mat. Medley
Pseudonym Mat. Medly
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Self-published No
Volumes 1
Pagination 30
Date of Publication 1731
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Edition Number 1
Date of First Publication 1731?
Imprint Printed for T. Payne at the Crown in Paternoster-Row; and sold by A. Dodd, at the Peacock without Temple-Bar, and E. Nutt at the Royal Exchange
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Location of Printing London GB
Format Octavo (8vo)
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Anthony, Aston. The fool's opera; or, the taste of the age. Written by Mat. Medley. And performed by his company in Oxford. To which is prefix'd, a sketch of the author's life, written by himself.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 22072, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/22072. Accessed 2025-11-12. 

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