E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Southern, Thomas
(b. Dublin, 1660; d. Westminster, May 26th, 1746). “The Persian Prince: or, The Loyal Brother” (1682); “The Disappointment: or, The Mother in Fashion” (1684); “The Wife’s Excuse” (1692); “The Spartan Dame” (1721); “Isabella: or, The Fatal Marriage;” “Oronooko;” “The Rambling Lady;” “Cleomenes.” “Works” with Life (1774).
