Shakespearean Criticism: Excerpts from the Criticism of William Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry, from the First Published Appraisals to Current Evaluations, Volume 5Gale Research Company, 1984 |
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Page 182
... qualities as generosity and gaiety of spirit . The critic further asserted that Henry's claim to the French throne is valid , that his speech at Harfleur should be perceived as a successful attempt to end the siege as quickly as ...
... qualities as generosity and gaiety of spirit . The critic further asserted that Henry's claim to the French throne is valid , that his speech at Harfleur should be perceived as a successful attempt to end the siege as quickly as ...
Page 219
... qualities which he knew would be acceptable to his audience . Shakspere has indeed clothed Hen- ry's commonplace thoughts with beauty , just as he has ex- pressed Henry's patriotism in imperishable lines which still stir the blood . In ...
... qualities which he knew would be acceptable to his audience . Shakspere has indeed clothed Hen- ry's commonplace thoughts with beauty , just as he has ex- pressed Henry's patriotism in imperishable lines which still stir the blood . In ...
Page 299
... qualities found in contemporary religious and secular trea- tises on kingship , noting that one means of dramatizing such a copy - book figure is to present him in a variety of situations , designed to demonstrate his possession of ...
... qualities found in contemporary religious and secular trea- tises on kingship , noting that one means of dramatizing such a copy - book figure is to present him in a variety of situations , designed to demonstrate his possession of ...
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Merry Wives of Windsor | 328 |
Romeo and Juliet | 409 |
Copyright | |
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