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 131
... idea of Duncan's murder flashed across Macbeth's brain ; the controversialists- some ready to prove that Macbeth was the most injured individual that ever lived - and others prepared with an argument that he was the blackest rascal that ...
... idea of Duncan's murder flashed across Macbeth's brain ; the controversialists- some ready to prove that Macbeth was the most injured individual that ever lived - and others prepared with an argument that he was the blackest rascal that ...
Page 132
... idea of Macbeth . Many of them are confident he is correct in destroying the tradition of a tragic butcher , who ... idea after idea squandered by the actor's extraordinary method of delivery . We do not agree with those who are so eager ...
... idea of Macbeth . Many of them are confident he is correct in destroying the tradition of a tragic butcher , who ... idea after idea squandered by the actor's extraordinary method of delivery . We do not agree with those who are so eager ...
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... idea that the federal government had spent so much money on one of " your benevolent Uncle Sam's experi- mental philanthropies . " Several reviewers liked the production well enough , but found the cast unequal to the task of performing ...
... idea that the federal government had spent so much money on one of " your benevolent Uncle Sam's experi- mental philanthropies . " Several reviewers liked the production well enough , but found the cast unequal to the task of performing ...
Contents
Macbeth | 1 |
Timon of Athens | 425 |
Selected Studies of Shakespearean Productions | 501 |
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