ShakspereMacmillan, 1893 - 167 pages |
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... dramatist might change the scene as often as he pleased , or indulge in magnificent description , without fear that a lessee would offer as an objection the ex- pense of providing suitable scenery . While the play was going forward the ...
... dramatist might change the scene as often as he pleased , or indulge in magnificent description , without fear that a lessee would offer as an objection the ex- pense of providing suitable scenery . While the play was going forward the ...
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... dramatist was one of repute . Not infrequently the plays , for which such moderate prices were given , had been the work of two or more hands , a sudden demand for a new play inducing the company to set several authors to work , in ...
... dramatist was one of repute . Not infrequently the plays , for which such moderate prices were given , had been the work of two or more hands , a sudden demand for a new play inducing the company to set several authors to work , in ...
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... accumulated error in the new style , with our May 5th . 8. Shakspere's Parentage . — John Shakspere , father of the future dramatist , was a prosperous burgess of Stratford . He made and sold gloves , II . ] 13 THE LIFE OF SHAKSPERE .
... accumulated error in the new style , with our May 5th . 8. Shakspere's Parentage . — John Shakspere , father of the future dramatist , was a prosperous burgess of Stratford . He made and sold gloves , II . ] 13 THE LIFE OF SHAKSPERE .
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... dramatist ; and it is almost certain that , owing to William Shakspere's energy and affection , the old man was restored to a position of comfort , which he enjoyed until his death in 1601 . In consequence of his father's difficulties ...
... dramatist ; and it is almost certain that , owing to William Shakspere's energy and affection , the old man was restored to a position of comfort , which he enjoyed until his death in 1601 . In consequence of his father's difficulties ...
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... dramatist Nash , together with the number and ac- curacy of the legal allusions in his writings , have led many persons to believe that he was for a time at work in an attorney's office . But it is doubtful whether Nash's description of ...
... dramatist Nash , together with the number and ac- curacy of the legal allusions in his writings , have led many persons to believe that he was for a time at work in an attorney's office . But it is doubtful whether Nash's description of ...
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