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Title Alessandro Nelle Indie
Date 13 Oct 1761
Licence Application Date n.d.
First Performance Date 13 Oct 1761
Document Type Play  
Library/Archive The Huntington Library  
Collection Name John Larpent Plays
Reference LA201
Language English; Italian
Document Description Principal action of the drama includes Alexander the Great's relationship with Porus, whom he restored to liberty following defeat in several battles.
Theme Greco-Roman Society  
Theatre The King's Theatre, Haymarket  
Lord Chamberlain Cavendish, William (4th Duke of Devonshire)  
Examiner at time of Licence Application Chetwynd, William  
Deputy Examiner at time of Licence Application Capell, Edward  
Genre Opera  
Geographical Setting Greece  
Printed Edition Printed 1761.
Publisher Information Printed by G. Woodfall, 1761.  
Keywords battle  war  historical figures  history  
Additional Information No application was made. Opera was based on Alessandro nell'Indie by Pietro Metastasio.
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Document linked to La Generosita d'Alessandro
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