King LearBristol Classical Press, 1987 - 247 pages |
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... notes in Macready's hand ; 3. The 1838 promptbook , annotated by Macready and his prompter , John Wilmott , made on a copy of the Shakespearean text printed in 1770 for W. and J. Richardson . 2 and 3 are both in the Forster Collection ...
... notes in Macready's hand ; 3. The 1838 promptbook , annotated by Macready and his prompter , John Wilmott , made on a copy of the Shakespearean text printed in 1770 for W. and J. Richardson . 2 and 3 are both in the Forster Collection ...
Page 153
... note of sadness ' ( Jennings , p . 631 ) . In 1940 Gielgud too was piteous on these lines , lying in Kent's arms ( Barker notes ) . 57 ( See note to Tate text , III.4 , 1. 34. ) 57-65 Charles Kemble as Edgar made ' transitions from a ...
... note of sadness ' ( Jennings , p . 631 ) . In 1940 Gielgud too was piteous on these lines , lying in Kent's arms ( Barker notes ) . 57 ( See note to Tate text , III.4 , 1. 34. ) 57-65 Charles Kemble as Edgar made ' transitions from a ...
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... notes for easy reference . • A substantial introduction gives the full stage history of the play and notes each production in its historical context . Illustrations from performances past and present complement the editor's notes . A ...
... notes for easy reference . • A substantial introduction gives the full stage history of the play and notes each production in its historical context . Illustrations from performances past and present complement the editor's notes . A ...
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