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Page 96
On this account it is , that when the poet speaks of what is most poor , he
instances it in winter , in these fine lines of Othello : “ But riches fineless is as poor
as winter “ To him that ever fears he shall be poor . ” The other property of winter ,
that ...
On this account it is , that when the poet speaks of what is most poor , he
instances it in winter , in these fine lines of Othello : “ But riches fineless is as poor
as winter “ To him that ever fears he shall be poor . ” The other property of winter ,
that ...
Page 136
God ' ild you , sir ; 3 I desire you of the like.4 I press in here , sir , amongst the rest
of the country copulatives , to swear , and to forswear ; according as marriage
binds , and blood breaks : 5 - A poor virgin , sir , an ill - favoured thing , sir , but ...
God ' ild you , sir ; 3 I desire you of the like.4 I press in here , sir , amongst the rest
of the country copulatives , to swear , and to forswear ; according as marriage
binds , and blood breaks : 5 - A poor virgin , sir , an ill - favoured thing , sir , but ...
Page 175
And bow'd his eminent top to their low ranks , Making them proud of his humility ,
In their poor praise he humbled : 3 Such a man The old text needs to be
explained . He was so like a courtier , that there was in his dignity of manner
nothing ...
And bow'd his eminent top to their low ranks , Making them proud of his humility ,
In their poor praise he humbled : 3 Such a man The old text needs to be
explained . He was so like a courtier , that there was in his dignity of manner
nothing ...
Page 180
No , madam , ' tis not so well , that I am poor ; though many of the rich are
damned : 3 But , if I may have your ladyship's good will to go to the world , 4 Isbel
the woman and 15 will do as we may . Count . Wilt thou needs be a beggar ? Clo
.
No , madam , ' tis not so well , that I am poor ; though many of the rich are
damned : 3 But , if I may have your ladyship's good will to go to the world , 4 Isbel
the woman and 15 will do as we may . Count . Wilt thou needs be a beggar ? Clo
.
Page 186
This passage stands thus in the old copies : Love , no god , that would not extend
his might only where qualities were level ; queen of virgins , that would suffer her
poor knight , & c . ' Tis evident to every sensible reader that something must ...
This passage stands thus in the old copies : Love , no god , that would not extend
his might only where qualities were level ; queen of virgins , that would suffer her
poor knight , & c . ' Tis evident to every sensible reader that something must ...
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Page 33 - The seasons' difference ; as, the icy fang, And churlish chiding of the winter's wind ; Which when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile, and say, — This is no flattery : these are counsellors, That feelingly persuade me what I am.
Page 60 - The sixth age shifts Into the lean and slipper'd pantaloon, With spectacles on nose, and pouch on side ; His youthful hose well sav'd, a world too wide For his shrunk shank ; and his big manly voice, Turning again toward childish treble, pipes , And whistles in his sound.
Page 211 - They say miracles are past ; and we have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless. Hence is it that we make trifles of terrors ; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear.
Page 41 - Though I look old, yet I am strong and lusty: For in my youth I never did apply Hot and rebellious liquors in my blood; Nor did not with unbashful forehead woo The means of weakness and debility; Therefore my age is as a lusty winter, Frosty, but kindly: let me go with you; I'll do the service of a younger man In all your business and necessities.
Page 59 - With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts Into the lean and...
Page 66 - Truly, Shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life ; but in respect that it is a shepherd's life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well ; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vild life. Now, in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well ; but in respect it is not in the Court, it is tedious.
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| Title | Select Plays of William Shakespeare: In Six Volumes. With the Corrections & Illustrations of Various Commentators. To which are Added, Notes, Volume 1 Select Plays of William Shakespeare: In Six Volumes. With the Corrections & Illustrations of Various Commentators. To which are Added, Notes, William Shakespeare |
| Authors | William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, George Steevens |
| Editors | Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, Isaac Reed |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | proprietors, 1820 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 29 Dec 2006 |
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