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 333
... speaking of ' one fell swoop ' [ IV.iii.219 ] re- stored a line , which had been made hackneyed by insensi- tive ... speak , skin - deep rather than a shudder of the soul . Even a favourable notice ( and there were several ) , which ...
... speaking of ' one fell swoop ' [ IV.iii.219 ] re- stored a line , which had been made hackneyed by insensi- tive ... speak , skin - deep rather than a shudder of the soul . Even a favourable notice ( and there were several ) , which ...
Page 416
... speak further ' imply misgiv- ings or a settled resolution ? Does Lady Macbeth's rush of words stem from an awareness that Macbeth remains un- certain ? Perhaps their love , under the pressure of their murderous thoughts , is already ...
... speak further ' imply misgiv- ings or a settled resolution ? Does Lady Macbeth's rush of words stem from an awareness that Macbeth remains un- certain ? Perhaps their love , under the pressure of their murderous thoughts , is already ...
Page 464
... speak for itself , as Mr. Schlesinger allowed it to speak throughout the last two acts where he left a bare stage , a single tree , and an unlit background to suggest the barrenness of Timon's despair ? Certainly Mr. Brook would not ...
... speak for itself , as Mr. Schlesinger allowed it to speak throughout the last two acts where he left a bare stage , a single tree , and an unlit background to suggest the barrenness of Timon's despair ? Certainly Mr. Brook would not ...
Contents
Macbeth | 1 |
Timon of Athens | 425 |
Selected Studies of Shakespearean Productions | 501 |
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