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Jenny's Whim; or, The Roasted Emperor

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Description: Heavily censored and then refused licence. The play ridicules the Emperor of Morocco, jeopardising political relationships.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1794 August 23
Call number: mssLA 1037
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