"Date of writing uncertain, probably c. 1620; date of this the earliest and only known edition, 1662."

"Kirkman's ascription of T̀he birth of Merlin' as in part to Shakespeare is generally regarded as improbable."

Original title: The Birth of Merlin: or, The Childe hath found his Father ... Written by William Shakespear, and William Rowley ... London, Printed by Tho. Johnson for Francis Kirkman, and Henry Marsh ... 1662.