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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... cause of religion , than we are aware , or might be willing to acknowledge . In its course through several ages , the Drama took different forms from time to time , as culture advanced . The earliest form was in what are com- monly ...
... cause of religion , than we are aware , or might be willing to acknowledge . In its course through several ages , the Drama took different forms from time to time , as culture advanced . The earliest form was in what are com- monly ...
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... cause of certain abuses attending them , were dis- continued ; but in 1426 William Melton , a friar , who is called " a professor of holy pageantry , " preached several sermons in favour of them ; and the result of his efforts was ...
... cause of certain abuses attending them , were dis- continued ; but in 1426 William Melton , a friar , who is called " a professor of holy pageantry , " preached several sermons in favour of them ; and the result of his efforts was ...
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... , and Peace . The eighth play represents Joachim sorrowing that he has no child , and praying that the cause of his sorrow may be removed ; Anna , his wife , heartily joins with him , taking all the blame of 24 An Historical Sketch.
... , and Peace . The eighth play represents Joachim sorrowing that he has no child , and praying that the cause of his sorrow may be removed ; Anna , his wife , heartily joins with him , taking all the blame of 24 An Historical Sketch.
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... cause , a council of the Trinity is held , when the Son offers to undertake the work by assuming the form of a man , the Father consents , and the Holy Ghost agrees to coƶperate . Gabriel is then sent on an errand of salutation to Mary ...
... cause , a council of the Trinity is held , when the Son offers to undertake the work by assuming the form of a man , the Father consents , and the Holy Ghost agrees to coƶperate . Gabriel is then sent on an errand of salutation to Mary ...
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... cause spots on his face . Mary also drinks of the same , unhurt ; whereupon one of the accusers affirms that the Bishop has changed the draught , but is himself compelled to drink what there is left , which cures him of his unbelief ...
... cause spots on his face . Mary also drinks of the same , unhurt ; whereupon one of the accusers affirms that the Bishop has changed the draught , but is himself compelled to drink what there is left , which cures him of his unbelief ...
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