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Page 456
... Richard's opponent brings to light the old scandal . Richard is elected and Beata's husband wants to sue the slanderer . On finding out that the story is true , Beata's husband realizes that he should fight a duel but to do so would ...
... Richard's opponent brings to light the old scandal . Richard is elected and Beata's husband wants to sue the slanderer . On finding out that the story is true , Beata's husband realizes that he should fight a duel but to do so would ...
Page 468
... Richard contrast with the practical and efficient character of his rival . For fear of offending Queen Elizabeth , who often compared herself to Richard II , the abdication scene was omitted from pub- lished versions of the play until ...
... Richard contrast with the practical and efficient character of his rival . For fear of offending Queen Elizabeth , who often compared herself to Richard II , the abdication scene was omitted from pub- lished versions of the play until ...
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... Richard Steele . CATO by Joseph Addison . THE TRAGEDY OF JANE SHORE by Nicholas Rowe . THE BEGGAR'S OPERA by John ... Richard Cumberland . SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER ; or , THE MISTAKES OF A NIGHT by Oliver Goldsmith . THE RIVALS by Richard ...
... Richard Steele . CATO by Joseph Addison . THE TRAGEDY OF JANE SHORE by Nicholas Rowe . THE BEGGAR'S OPERA by John ... Richard Cumberland . SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER ; or , THE MISTAKES OF A NIGHT by Oliver Goldsmith . THE RIVALS by Richard ...
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