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Nahum Tate

Tate's version of ''King Lear'' Nahum Tate ( ; 1652 – 30 July 1715) was an Anglo-Irish poet, hymnist and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. Tate is best known for ''The History of King Lear'', his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's ''King Lear'', and for his libretto for Henry Purcell's opera, ''Dido and Aeneas''. He also wrote the lyrics to a Christmas carol, "While shepherds watched their flocks". Provided by Wikipedia
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    Dido and Aeneas an opera

    Dido and Aeneas an opera by Purcell, Henry 1659-1695

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