Studies of ShakspereG. Routledge, 1868 - 560 pages |
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... better order of players , it is clear that in his scene the players appear as persons of somewhat more importance , and are treated with more respect : - " Lord . Sirrah , go see what trumpet ' t is that sounds : Belike , some noble ...
... better order of players , it is clear that in his scene the players appear as persons of somewhat more importance , and are treated with more respect : - " Lord . Sirrah , go see what trumpet ' t is that sounds : Belike , some noble ...
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... of the poetry or the philosophy of history . The play - writers of 1580 , weak masters as they were , knew their art better than Gosson ; secret friends , whom they have thought to have tasted CHAP . IV . ] 17 THE LAWFULNESS OF PLAYS .
... of the poetry or the philosophy of history . The play - writers of 1580 , weak masters as they were , knew their art better than Gosson ; secret friends , whom they have thought to have tasted CHAP . IV . ] 17 THE LAWFULNESS OF PLAYS .
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... better for the amusement of his audience than the dull dialogue of the prompt - books . In the scene before us he has to catch the thief , and to take him before the Lord Chief Justice ; and when the Court is set in order , and the ...
... better for the amusement of his audience than the dull dialogue of the prompt - books . In the scene before us he has to catch the thief , and to take him before the Lord Chief Justice ; and when the Court is set in order , and the ...
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... better take it than I , After your death ? but , seeing you live , I most humbly render it into your majesty's hands , And the happiest man alive that my father lives ; And live my lord and father for ever ! Hen . IV . Stand up , my son ...
... better take it than I , After your death ? but , seeing you live , I most humbly render it into your majesty's hands , And the happiest man alive that my father lives ; And live my lord and father for ever ! Hen . IV . Stand up , my son ...
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... better carry his taffeta phrases to the publishers of sonnets . The rewards of authorship through the medium of the press were in those days small indeed ; and paltry as was the drama- tist's fee , the players were far better pay ...
... better carry his taffeta phrases to the publishers of sonnets . The rewards of authorship through the medium of the press were in those days small indeed ; and paltry as was the drama- tist's fee , the players were far better pay ...
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Page 478 - Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come; Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom. If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
Page 235 - Though justice be thy plea, consider this, That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy; And that same prayer doth teach us all to render The deeds of mercy.
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Page 161 - Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope ; but still bear up and steer Right onward.
Page 496 - Give warning to the world that I am fled From this vile world, with vilest worms to dwell : Nay, if you read this line, remember not The hand that writ it ; for I love you so That I in your sweet thoughts would be forgot If thinking on me then should make you woe.
Page 103 - Now, my co-mates and brothers in exile, Hath not old custom made this life more sweet Than that of painted pomp? Are not these woods More free from peril than the envious court? Here feel we but the penalty of Adam, — The seasons...
Page 106 - gainst my fury • Do I take part : the rarer action is In virtue than in vengeance : they being penitent, The sole drift of my purpose doth extend Not a frown further : Go, release them, Ariel ; My charms I'll break, their senses I'll restore, • And they shall be themselves.
Page 470 - When to the sessions of sweet silent thought I summon up remembrance of things past, I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought, And with old woes new wail my dear time's •waste...