Limberham

"Limberham" (1678), a prose comedy, was unsuccessful and was withdrawn after three nights.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913

By 1678 the public mind had so far recovered its tone that Dryden's comedy of "Limberham" was barely tolerated for three nights.

Among My Books First Series James Russell Lowell 1855

In 1678 Dryden's next play, a comedy, entitled "Limberham," was acted at

The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author Walter Scott 1801

[30] Mr. Malone has seen a MS. copy of "Limberham" in its original state, found by Bolingbroke in the sweepings of Pope's study.

The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author Walter Scott 1801

"Limberham" and "Oedipus" were acted at the Duke's theatre; so that it would seem that our author was relieved from his contract with the

The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author Walter Scott 1801

"Limberham" was acted at the Duke's Theatre in Dorset-Garden; for, being a satire upon a court vice, it was deemed peculiarly calculated for that play-house.

The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 06 John Dryden 1665

What could the author of "Limberham" know of love, or the author of "MacFlecknoe" of pity?

The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 2 With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes John Dryden 1665

The stage for introducing "Limberham" was therefore judiciously chosen, although the piece was ill received, and withdrawn after being only thrice represented.

The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 06 John Dryden 1665

On the other hand, Corinna, who is the mistress of Limberham, [469] lives in constant torment: her equipage is, an old woman, who was what Corinna is now; an antiquated footman, who was pimp to Limberham's father; and a chambermaid, who is

The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 George A. Aitken

Limberham purchase the constant tortures of jealousy, the favour of spending his estate, and the opportunity of enriching one by whom he knows he is hated and despised.

The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 George A. Aitken