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It has been asserted by an anonymous writer [ Mr . Ritson ) that “ the crown of
Scotland was always heredi . tary , and that it should seem from the play that
Malcolm was the first who had the title of prince of Cumberland . ” An extract or
two from ...
It has been asserted by an anonymous writer [ Mr . Ritson ) that “ the crown of
Scotland was always heredi . tary , and that it should seem from the play that
Malcolm was the first who had the title of prince of Cumberland . ” An extract or
two from ...
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Malcolm , I think , means to say , that if he had ability , he would change the
general state of things , and introduce into hell , and earth , perpetual vexation ,
uproar , and confusion . Hell , in its natural state , being always repre . sented as
full of ...
Malcolm , I think , means to say , that if he had ability , he would change the
general state of things , and introduce into hell , and earth , perpetual vexation ,
uproar , and confusion . Hell , in its natural state , being always repre . sented as
full of ...
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It has been observed by an anonymous critick , that this is not said of Macbeth ,
who had children , but of Malcolm , who , having none , supposes a father can be
so easily comforted . Johnson . The meaning of this may be , either that Macduff ...
It has been observed by an anonymous critick , that this is not said of Macbeth ,
who had children , but of Malcolm , who , having none , supposes a father can be
so easily comforted . Johnson . The meaning of this may be , either that Macduff ...
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The story of these two brothers of Malcolm , ( see also e , xvi , of this book ) and
their refrisal of the kingdom , which he , a bastard , obtained , seems to be a mere
fiction . Yet , why it should have been invented , I can see no reason : surely not ...
The story of these two brothers of Malcolm , ( see also e , xvi , of this book ) and
their refrisal of the kingdom , which he , a bastard , obtained , seems to be a mere
fiction . Yet , why it should have been invented , I can see no reason : surely not ...
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V . 1 , p 529 ] there is a confused story of two brothers of Malcolm . These various
notices seem sufficient to establish the existence of two brothers of Malcolm ; but
that either of them was preferable to him for age or legitimacy is extremely ...
V . 1 , p 529 ] there is a confused story of two brothers of Malcolm . These various
notices seem sufficient to establish the existence of two brothers of Malcolm ; but
that either of them was preferable to him for age or legitimacy is extremely ...
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Page 375 - To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful, and ridiculous excess.
Page 380 - I saw a smith stand with his hammer, thus, The whilst his iron did on the anvil cool, With open mouth swallowing a tailor's news, Who, with his shears and measure in his hand, Standing on slippers, (which his nimble haste Had falsely thrust upon contrary feet) Told of a many thousand warlike French, That were embattailed and rank'd in Kent : Another lean, unwash'd artificer Cuts off his tale, and talks of Arthur's death.
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Page 76 - tis later, sir. Ban. Hold, take my sword. There's husbandry in heaven, Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose!
Page 69 - Was the hope drunk Wherein you dress'd yourself? Hath it slept since? And wakes it now, to look so green and pale At what it did so freely ? From this time Such I account thy love. Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valour As thou art in desire?
Page 133 - Duncan is in his grave ; After life's fitful fever he sleeps well ; Treason has done his worst : nor steel, nor poison, Malice domestic, foreign levy, nothing, Can touch him further ! Lady M.
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Page 38 - tis strange ! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths ; Win us with honest trifles, to betray us In deepest consequence.
Page 209 - Hell is murky. Fie, my lord, fie ! a soldier, and afeard? What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account? Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him? Doct. Do you mark that? Lady M. The thane of Fife had a wife; where is she now? What, will these hands ne'er be clean? No more o' that, my lord, no more o' that: you mar all with this starting.
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| Title | The plays of William Shakspeare, with the corrections and illustr. of various commentators, to which are added notes by S. Johnson and G. Steevens, revised and augmented by I. Reed, with a glossarial index, Volume 7 The plays of William Shakspeare, with the corrections and illustr. of various commentators, to which are added notes by S. Johnson and G. Steevens, revised and augmented by I. Reed, with a glossarial index, William Shakespeare |
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| Editors | Joseph Dennie, Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, Isaac Reed |
| Published | 1806 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 19 Oct 2007 |
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