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... theatre that each playgoer carries under his own hat , it has already been performed , perhaps several times and in several ways . We are our own scene makers and shifters in that theatre , and what easy miracles we perform ! The action ...
... theatre that each playgoer carries under his own hat , it has already been performed , perhaps several times and in several ways . We are our own scene makers and shifters in that theatre , and what easy miracles we perform ! The action ...
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... Theatre lies in its returning to more primitive condi- tions . Get rid of apparatus , get rid , at least , of that air of elaborate preparation and pretension . Let everything about the theatre admit frankly to the bare - faced make ...
... Theatre lies in its returning to more primitive condi- tions . Get rid of apparatus , get rid , at least , of that air of elaborate preparation and pretension . Let everything about the theatre admit frankly to the bare - faced make ...
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... theatre . I enjoyed it ; I wept - for I am not one of those who obstinately refuse to be led to the fountain of easy tears . It is a mistake not to enjoy sentiment ; criticize it afterwards if you will , but it is stupid to withdraw ...
... theatre . I enjoyed it ; I wept - for I am not one of those who obstinately refuse to be led to the fountain of easy tears . It is a mistake not to enjoy sentiment ; criticize it afterwards if you will , but it is stupid to withdraw ...
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SHAKESPEARE | 5 |
SHYLOCKS PAST AND PRESENT January 24th | 15 |
Othello May 7th 1921 | 21 |
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