| Edwin | |
|---|---|
| Written by | George Jeffreys |
| Date premiered | 24 February 1724 [1] |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
Edwin is a 1724 tragedy by the British writer George Jeffreys. [2]
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