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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... laws under which it grew and took its shape . That is , it had just as good a right to differ from any other Drama as any other had , from it . The ancient Drama , that which grew to perfec- tion and , so far as is known , had its ...
... laws under which it grew and took its shape . That is , it had just as good a right to differ from any other Drama as any other had , from it . The ancient Drama , that which grew to perfec- tion and , so far as is known , had its ...
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... Paul's , in which he complains that the clergy lose themselves in banquetings and vain discourse , in plays and sports , in hawking and hunting ; and he urges them to study the laws and holy rules of the 14 An Historical Sketch.
... Paul's , in which he complains that the clergy lose themselves in banquetings and vain discourse , in plays and sports , in hawking and hunting ; and he urges them to study the laws and holy rules of the 14 An Historical Sketch.
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... laws and holy rules of the fathers , which forbid clergymen to be traders , usu- rers , hunters , public players , or soldiers . The custom in question , however , was by no means universal . We have already seen that in 1391 and 1409 ...
... laws and holy rules of the fathers , which forbid clergymen to be traders , usu- rers , hunters , public players , or soldiers . The custom in question , however , was by no means universal . We have already seen that in 1391 and 1409 ...
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... laws shall never come thither : whereat Satan rejoices , that hell will soon be more populous than ever , as he means to walk east and west , seducing mankind into his service ; but , Christ exclaiming , " Miracle - plays 23.
... laws shall never come thither : whereat Satan rejoices , that hell will soon be more populous than ever , as he means to walk east and west , seducing mankind into his service ; but , Christ exclaiming , " Miracle - plays 23.
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... law ; this calls forth an earnest prayer from Mercy in man's behalf ; Justice takes up the argument on the other side ; Peace answers that " if man's soul should abide in hell , between God and man ever would be division , " in which ...
... law ; this calls forth an earnest prayer from Mercy in man's behalf ; Justice takes up the argument on the other side ; Peace answers that " if man's soul should abide in hell , between God and man ever would be division , " in which ...
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