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 19
... notice , as being not a religious play at all , but a piece of broad comedy , approaching to downright farce , and having touches of rude wit and humour . The three shepherds , after talking awhile about their shrewish wives Miracle ...
... notice , as being not a religious play at all , but a piece of broad comedy , approaching to downright farce , and having touches of rude wit and humour . The three shepherds , after talking awhile about their shrewish wives Miracle ...
Page 24
... notice , as they show the first beginnings or buddings of a higher dramatic growth , which afterwards resulted in what are called Moral - plays . This part of the set all form , in effect , one piece , and , for our present purpose ...
... notice , as they show the first beginnings or buddings of a higher dramatic growth , which afterwards resulted in what are called Moral - plays . This part of the set all form , in effect , one piece , and , for our present purpose ...
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... notice . The first to be mentioned is a set of three , known as the Digby Miracle - plays , one of which is on the Conversion of St. Paul . It is opened and closed by Poeta , in person . St. Paul first enters on horseback , and after ...
... notice . The first to be mentioned is a set of three , known as the Digby Miracle - plays , one of which is on the Conversion of St. Paul . It is opened and closed by Poeta , in person . St. Paul first enters on horseback , and after ...
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... notice , except that Iniquity with his wooden dagger has a leading part in the action . He , together with Importunity and Partiality , has divers contests with Equity , Charity , and Con- stancy for a while he has the better of them ...
... notice , except that Iniquity with his wooden dagger has a leading part in the action . He , together with Importunity and Partiality , has divers contests with Equity , Charity , and Con- stancy for a while he has the better of them ...
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... notice Man , but afterwards engages Sensuality to insinuate him into his confidence . The result is , Man agrees that Pride shall be his companion ; and , while he is gone out with Sensuality to a tavern , Pride and Worldly - affection ...
... notice Man , but afterwards engages Sensuality to insinuate him into his confidence . The result is , Man agrees that Pride shall be his companion ; and , while he is gone out with Sensuality to a tavern , Pride and Worldly - affection ...
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