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 330
... perhaps we should be content to be able to re- cord one great performance ( Olivier's ) and one of notable distinction ( McKellen's ) in 34 years . Indeed , perhaps it is more than we should expect - it is nearly 50 years since Gielgud ...
... perhaps we should be content to be able to re- cord one great performance ( Olivier's ) and one of notable distinction ( McKellen's ) in 34 years . Indeed , perhaps it is more than we should expect - it is nearly 50 years since Gielgud ...
Page 400
... perhaps not long after carried the infection of their barba- rous credulity to the New World . The law of England for- tified the believers - and tells us how very common " witches " must have been to be so regulated . Three acts , of ...
... perhaps not long after carried the infection of their barba- rous credulity to the New World . The law of England for- tified the believers - and tells us how very common " witches " must have been to be so regulated . Three acts , of ...
Page 496
... perhaps , to be seen as a little ex- cessive ? I take all and your several visitations So kind to heart , ' tis not enough to give ; Methinks I could deal kingdoms to my friends , And ne'er be weary . ( 1.2.218-21 ) His main ...
... perhaps , to be seen as a little ex- cessive ? I take all and your several visitations So kind to heart , ' tis not enough to give ; Methinks I could deal kingdoms to my friends , And ne'er be weary . ( 1.2.218-21 ) His main ...
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Macbeth | 1 |
Timon of Athens | 425 |
Selected Studies of Shakespearean Productions | 501 |
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