William Shakespeare: A Literary BiographyG. Bell and sons, 1888 - 587 pages |
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... performed by John Breechgirdle . Of Gilbert's life and death nothing is known for certain ; he seems to have lived for some length of time in London , and probably was that younger brother who , according to Oldys ' account , frequently ...
... performed by John Breechgirdle . Of Gilbert's life and death nothing is known for certain ; he seems to have lived for some length of time in London , and probably was that younger brother who , according to Oldys ' account , frequently ...
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... performed there by itinerant players , as may be gathered from the prologue . " The pageant of the " Nine Worthies " also , Knight thinks Shakespeare must have seen in Coventry , as the speeches of the nine heroes in " Love's Labour's ...
... performed there by itinerant players , as may be gathered from the prologue . " The pageant of the " Nine Worthies " also , Knight thinks Shakespeare must have seen in Coventry , as the speeches of the nine heroes in " Love's Labour's ...
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... performed in the Guildhall . In 1582 theatrical entertainments were even forbidden except when the players had obtained a licence from the Queen or the Lords of the Privy Council , and even then , the Mayor and the Corporation were ...
... performed in the Guildhall . In 1582 theatrical entertainments were even forbidden except when the players had obtained a licence from the Queen or the Lords of the Privy Council , and even then , the Mayor and the Corporation were ...
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... performed in Stratford ( 1569 ) ; they received only 12 Pence from the funds of the Corporation , whereas the Queen's players , who performed that same year were rewarded with 9 Shillings . Shakespeare's father at that time probably ...
... performed in Stratford ( 1569 ) ; they received only 12 Pence from the funds of the Corporation , whereas the Queen's players , who performed that same year were rewarded with 9 Shillings . Shakespeare's father at that time probably ...
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... performed in 1562 ) and " Palamon and Arcite " ( first in 1566 ) , by Richard Edwards , enjoyed greater popularity , and probably were of greater artistic value ; the author is eulogized on his tombstone as : 2 The flower of all our ...
... performed in 1562 ) and " Palamon and Arcite " ( first in 1566 ) , by Richard Edwards , enjoyed greater popularity , and probably were of greater artistic value ; the author is eulogized on his tombstone as : 2 The flower of all our ...
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Page 152 - English man of war, lesser in bulk, but lighter in sailing, could turn with all tides, .tack about, and take advantage of all winds, by the quickness of his wit and invention.
Page 448 - Alas ! alas ! Why, all the souls that were, were forfeit once; And He that might the vantage best have took, Found out the remedy: How would you be, If he, which is the top of judgment, should But judge you as you are? O, think on that; And mercy then will breathe within your lips, Like man new made.
Page 230 - Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts; Into a thousand parts divide one man, And make imaginary puissance; Think, when we talk of horses, that you see them Printing their proud hoofs i...
Page 144 - Yes, trust them not: for there is an upstart crow beautified with our feathers, that with his tiger's heart, wrapt in a player's hide, supposes he is as well able to bombast out a blank verse as the best of you; and being an absolute Johannes factotum, is in his own conceit the only Shake-scene in a country.
Page 559 - This Figure, that thou here seest put, It was for gentle Shakespeare cut...
Page 539 - Peace, plenty, love, truth, terror, That were the servants to this chosen infant, Shall then be his, and like a vine grow to him ; Wherever the bright sun of heaven shall shine, His honour and the greatness of his name Shall be, and make new nations...