ShakspereMacmillan, 1893 - 167 pages |
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... given each some gift of his own to the drama , and helped to bring it forward to the point at which Shakspere took it up ; but none of them was able to raise tragedy , comedy , and history out of their crudities and puerilities into ...
... given each some gift of his own to the drama , and helped to bring it forward to the point at which Shakspere took it up ; but none of them was able to raise tragedy , comedy , and history out of their crudities and puerilities into ...
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Edward Dowden. Lord Chamberlain's servants . " When a command was given they played at Court for a circle of aristocratic spectators . More frequently they played before a mixed audience of high and low in some inn - yard , or in one of ...
Edward Dowden. Lord Chamberlain's servants . " When a command was given they played at Court for a circle of aristocratic spectators . More frequently they played before a mixed audience of high and low in some inn - yard , or in one of ...
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... given to obtain a place in the best parts of the house . The private theatres were fully roofed , and during a performance the interior was lit with torches . Upon the rush - strewn stage sat young gallants , who drank and smoked and ...
... given to obtain a place in the best parts of the house . The private theatres were fully roofed , and during a performance the interior was lit with torches . Upon the rush - strewn stage sat young gallants , who drank and smoked and ...
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... given by him for a play before the year 1600 was £ 8 ; the lowest sum is £ 4 ; while for an embroidered velvet cloak no less than £ 16 is given , and £ 4 14s . for a pair of hose . After 1600 the price of a play rose to £ 20 if the ...
... given by him for a play before the year 1600 was £ 8 ; the lowest sum is £ 4 ; while for an embroidered velvet cloak no less than £ 16 is given , and £ 4 14s . for a pair of hose . After 1600 the price of a play rose to £ 20 if the ...
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... given to Shakspere £ 1000 to go through with a purchase he had a mind to . This is doubtless an exaggeration ; but that Southampton was at this time a warm and generous friend we may not doubt , and Shakspere , the scapegrace of his ...
... given to Shakspere £ 1000 to go through with a purchase he had a mind to . This is doubtless an exaggeration ; but that Southampton was at this time a warm and generous friend we may not doubt , and Shakspere , the scapegrace of his ...
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