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We write not now as the ancient poets writ

DMI number:
38797
Poem Aliases
Sir Patient Fancy. Prologue.
Confidence:
Absolute (100%)
Evidence:
First Line:
We write not now as the ancient poets writ
Last Line:
He that writes wit is much the greater fool
Poem Genre / Form:
Couplet and Prologue
Themes:
Theatre
Related People
Author:
Aphra Behn
Confidence:
Absolute (100%)
Comments:
Todd (1996) VI: 7-8.
Content/Publication
Title:
A collection and selection of english prologues and epilogues [vol 1] [T145232] [ecco]
Page No(s):
pp.202-203
Poem Title:
Prologue To Sir Patient Fancy.
Attribution:
Mrs. Behn.
Attributed To:
Aphra Behn