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Page xiv
... true ' genius , of whatsoever nation , better than other nations , ofttimes better ' than its own , and better to enjoy and to appropriate its gifts . We un- ' derstand and love Shakespeare by virtue of that same German insight ' which ...
... true ' genius , of whatsoever nation , better than other nations , ofttimes better ' than its own , and better to enjoy and to appropriate its gifts . We un- ' derstand and love Shakespeare by virtue of that same German insight ' which ...
Page xvi
... true of the present volume , and to suppose that no errors lurk in it would betoken in the editor a strange degree of folly . It will be preternatural if there be not many in it . In excuse for the imperfections of my work , I should ...
... true of the present volume , and to suppose that no errors lurk in it would betoken in the editor a strange degree of folly . It will be preternatural if there be not many in it . In excuse for the imperfections of my work , I should ...
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... true ; and therefore women , being the weaker ves- sels , are ever thrust to the wall : therefore I will push Mon ... true ] Tis true Q2Q3Q4 ° True Ff , Rowe , & c . , Capell , Var . Knt . Huds . Dyce , Sta . 14 , 15. weaker vessels ...
... true ; and therefore women , being the weaker ves- sels , are ever thrust to the wall : therefore I will push Mon ... true ] Tis true Q2Q3Q4 ° True Ff , Rowe , & c . , Capell , Var . Knt . Huds . Dyce , Sta . 14 , 15. weaker vessels ...
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... true judgment restored the above reading , but to his explanation of the second " most , " as meaning " most people , " I cannot assent . DEL . Benvolio measured Romeo's inclinations by his own , which at that time sought for some ...
... true judgment restored the above reading , but to his explanation of the second " most , " as meaning " most people , " I cannot assent . DEL . Benvolio measured Romeo's inclinations by his own , which at that time sought for some ...
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... true- But to himself so secret and so close , So far from sounding and discovery , As is the bud bit with an envious worm , Ere he can spread his sweet leaves to the air , Or dedicate his beauty to the sun . 128. Should ] Does Seymour ...
... true- But to himself so secret and so close , So far from sounding and discovery , As is the bud bit with an envious worm , Ere he can spread his sweet leaves to the air , Or dedicate his beauty to the sun . 128. Should ] Does Seymour ...
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