The SonnetsNew American Library, 1988 - 246 pages "I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear text for either the study or the rehearsal room, notes where you need them and the distinguished scholarship of the general editors, Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller who understand that these are plays for performance as well as great texts for contemplation." (Patrick Stewart) The distinguished Pelican Shakespeare series, which has sold more than four million copies, is now completely revised and repackaged. Each volume features: |
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William Shakespeare William Burto. Had I kenned all that were ; I never practised Upon man's wife , nor would the libels read Of liberal wits ; I never at great feasts Sought to betray a beauty , but have blushed At simp'ring Sirs that ...
William Shakespeare William Burto. Had I kenned all that were ; I never practised Upon man's wife , nor would the libels read Of liberal wits ; I never at great feasts Sought to betray a beauty , but have blushed At simp'ring Sirs that ...
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... never shaken ; It is the star to every wand'ring bark , 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 ...
... never shaken ; It is the star to every wand'ring bark , 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 ...
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... never ! How have mine eyes out of their spheres been fitted In the distraction of this madding fever ! O , benefit ... never never so blessed 7 spheres sockets 7 fitted forced by fits 12 12 120 That you were once unkind befriends me now ...
... never ! How have mine eyes out of their spheres been fitted In the distraction of this madding fever ! O , benefit ... never never so blessed 7 spheres sockets 7 fitted forced by fits 12 12 120 That you were once unkind befriends me now ...
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