English Dramatic Theories, 1. köideM. Niemeyer, 1973 |
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... matters of mirth and pastime require : Other some are delighted with matters of gravity , To please all men is our author's chief desire . Wherefore mirth with measure to sadness is annexed : Desiring that none here at our matter will ...
... matters of mirth and pastime require : Other some are delighted with matters of gravity , To please all men is our author's chief desire . Wherefore mirth with measure to sadness is annexed : Desiring that none here at our matter will ...
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... matter of every author requireth ; as , n genus Poeticum Historicum , Philosophicum , Oratorium . These differ one from another in choice of words , in framing of sentences , in handling of arguments , and use of right form , igure ...
... matter of every author requireth ; as , n genus Poeticum Historicum , Philosophicum , Oratorium . These differ one from another in choice of words , in framing of sentences , in handling of arguments , and use of right form , igure ...
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... matter so carrieth it , but thrust in clowns by head and shoulders , to play a part in majestical matters , with neither decency nor discretion , so as neither the admiration and commiseration , nor the right sportfulness , is by their ...
... matter so carrieth it , but thrust in clowns by head and shoulders , to play a part in majestical matters , with neither decency nor discretion , so as neither the admiration and commiseration , nor the right sportfulness , is by their ...
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An Abridgement of the Notable Work | 5 |
Prologue to Ralph Roister Doister ca 1566 | 11 |
The Art of English Poesy 1589 | 25 |
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