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... King Shudraka's works . Both are sentimental idylls . They have been translated into several English versions and can be found in almost any large public library . Shakuntala is a charming but very long play . Shakuntala , a beautiful ...
... King Shudraka's works . Both are sentimental idylls . They have been translated into several English versions and can be found in almost any large public library . Shakuntala is a charming but very long play . Shakuntala , a beautiful ...
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... king's brother , the young Duke of Anjou . Slightly to their consternation they were instructed to give their first performance at the Royal Palace , before the king himself , now Louis XIV , le Roi Soleil , the Sun King , the Grand ...
... king's brother , the young Duke of Anjou . Slightly to their consternation they were instructed to give their first performance at the Royal Palace , before the king himself , now Louis XIV , le Roi Soleil , the Sun King , the Grand ...
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... King , Alfonso VII , who is renowned for his justice and his interest in the troubles of the common people . He is ... King's order he is filled with blind rage . DON TELLO Out of my palace on the instant , and look you linger not within ...
... King , Alfonso VII , who is renowned for his justice and his interest in the troubles of the common people . He is ... King's order he is filled with blind rage . DON TELLO Out of my palace on the instant , and look you linger not within ...
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How Drama Was Born | 1 |
The Theatre of Greece | 6 |
Roman Spectacle | 33 |
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