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A successful play is called a 'get-penny:' Jonson
Abstract
In Ben Jonson's 'Bartholomew Fair,' a high-earning play or performance is called a 'get-penny.'
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- From: 1631 (Source of claim: original)
Date Event Happened
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- From: 1614 (Source of claim: original)