The Dramatic Works, Volume 4Sigismund Schmerber, 1830 |
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Page 123
... Menaechmi of Plautus , but the plot is entirely recast and rendered much more diverting by the variety and quick succession of the incidents . To the twin brothers of Plautus are added twin servants , and though this increases the ...
... Menaechmi of Plautus , but the plot is entirely recast and rendered much more diverting by the variety and quick succession of the incidents . To the twin brothers of Plautus are added twin servants , and though this increases the ...
Page 124
... Menaechmi ; and if the piece is inferior in worth to other pieces of Shakspeare , it is merely because nothing more could be made of the materials . Malone first placed the date of this piece in 1593 , or 1596 , but lastly in 1592 ...
... Menaechmi ; and if the piece is inferior in worth to other pieces of Shakspeare , it is merely because nothing more could be made of the materials . Malone first placed the date of this piece in 1593 , or 1596 , but lastly in 1592 ...
Page 134
... for the enumeration of cheats , & c . Shakspeare might have received from the Menaechmi , published in English in 1595 . That is licentious actions , sinful liberties . Luc . Perhaps , some merchant hath invited him , 134 ACT 11 . COMEDY.
... for the enumeration of cheats , & c . Shakspeare might have received from the Menaechmi , published in English in 1595 . That is licentious actions , sinful liberties . Luc . Perhaps , some merchant hath invited him , 134 ACT 11 . COMEDY.
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