Shakespearean CriticismWith chronologically arranged excerpts from nearly 400 years of commentary, this illustrated series provides useful support to students and teachers. It presents an extensive collection of critical excerpts dealing with all of Shakespeare's plays and non-dramatic poems. It also traces the history of Shakespeare's plays on the stage and in important films. Included are eyewitness reviews and retrospective evaluations of individual productions. |
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Page 91
... better dressed ; but as they are self derived " without father - without mother , " - their intrinsic value would be but little augmented by the added finery of a for- eign garb . To sum up all in a few words - we believe the character ...
... better dressed ; but as they are self derived " without father - without mother , " - their intrinsic value would be but little augmented by the added finery of a for- eign garb . To sum up all in a few words - we believe the character ...
Page 133
... better , and it was in this act , of all others , that Mr. Irving seemed to break away from the measured tone he had adopted , and to abandon himself to the passion of the scene . He hurries from point to point with vigour and ...
... better , and it was in this act , of all others , that Mr. Irving seemed to break away from the measured tone he had adopted , and to abandon himself to the passion of the scene . He hurries from point to point with vigour and ...
Page 173
... better than another kind . An ar- rangement of scenes and costumes may be most impres- sive when considered , so to speak , in vacuo , but quite un- suitable to the particular play under consideration . You may admire the art of Mr ...
... better than another kind . An ar- rangement of scenes and costumes may be most impres- sive when considered , so to speak , in vacuo , but quite un- suitable to the particular play under consideration . You may admire the art of Mr ...
Contents
Macbeth | 1 |
Timon of Athens | 425 |
Selected Studies of Shakespearean Productions | 501 |
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