King LearBristol Classical Press, 1987 - 247 pages |
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Page 26
... began to play Edgar , these two were also praised for their acting of the scenes between Lear and Mad Tom . But on the whole the critical opinion was that John Philip ' is always stiff , always precise , and he will never , as long as ...
... began to play Edgar , these two were also praised for their acting of the scenes between Lear and Mad Tom . But on the whole the critical opinion was that John Philip ' is always stiff , always precise , and he will never , as long as ...
Page 137
... began with a great cry , extending the first vowel , making a weapon of his words against the storm . ( J.C. Trewin , BP , 7 November 1962 ; Lear Log , p . 27 ) . The Fool entered upstage , alone , and ran to shelter in Lear's cloak ...
... began with a great cry , extending the first vowel , making a weapon of his words against the storm . ( J.C. Trewin , BP , 7 November 1962 ; Lear Log , p . 27 ) . The Fool entered upstage , alone , and ran to shelter in Lear's cloak ...
Page 161
... began their most sweeping alterations of the text ; wherever possible , such changes are traced in the following notes . Tate's Act IV began with ' A grotto . Edmund and Regan amorously seated , listening to music . ' After their ...
... began their most sweeping alterations of the text ; wherever possible , such changes are traced in the following notes . Tate's Act IV began with ' A grotto . Edmund and Regan amorously seated , listening to music . ' After their ...
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