The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: The Cambridge Text from the Latest Edition of William Aldis Wright; with Introductions, Notes and Glossaries to Each Play by Israel Gollancz. The Complete Notes, with Variorum Readings and General Glossary of Alexander Dyce; a General Introduction, and a Bibliography by W. J. Rolfe; a History of the Drama, and General Criticism by Henry N. Hudson and Others, and a Complete Character Index, Volume 20Colonial Press, 1901 |
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Page 13
... already spoken somewhat of the part which was taken by the clergy in these old dra- matic performances . Something further on this point may well be added . It is recorded of Lyd- gate , monk of Bury , that he wrote a series of plays ...
... already spoken somewhat of the part which was taken by the clergy in these old dra- matic performances . Something further on this point may well be added . It is recorded of Lyd- gate , monk of Bury , that he wrote a series of plays ...
Page 15
... already seen that in 1391 and 1409 plays were acted by the parish clerks of London . In cities and large towns , these performances were generally in the hands of the trading companies . Our information touching the Corpus Christi plays ...
... already seen that in 1391 and 1409 plays were acted by the parish clerks of London . In cities and large towns , these performances were generally in the hands of the trading companies . Our information touching the Corpus Christi plays ...
Page 23
... already damned his arguments failing , he begs Christ to release him also . Christ replies that He will leave him the company of Cain , Judas , Achitophel , and some others ; and that such as obey His laws shall never come thither ...
... already damned his arguments failing , he begs Christ to release him also . Christ replies that He will leave him the company of Cain , Judas , Achitophel , and some others ; and that such as obey His laws shall never come thither ...
Page 38
... already stated , the two were retained together ; though there are some cases of each figuring apart from the other . We have ample proof that there was no sparing of pains to give the Devil as hideous an aspect as possible . He 38 An ...
... already stated , the two were retained together ; though there are some cases of each figuring apart from the other . We have ample proof that there was no sparing of pains to give the Devil as hideous an aspect as possible . He 38 An ...
Page 59
... already before divers of my Lords . For whom I shall have good cause to thank your Lordship , and to remain your Lordship's to the best that shall lie in my little power . And thus I take my leave of your good Lordship . " All which may ...
... already before divers of my Lords . For whom I shall have good cause to thank your Lordship , and to remain your Lordship's to the best that shall lie in my little power . And thus I take my leave of your good Lordship . " All which may ...
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