The Plays ¬of ¬William ¬Shakspeare: accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens, with glossarial notes, and a sketch of the life of Shakspeare : in 8 volumes. ¬The Tempest. Two Gentlemen of Verona. Merry Wifes of Windsor. Twelfth Night. Measure of Measure, Volume 1 |
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If you be maid , or , no ? Mira . No wonder , sir ; But , certainly a maid . Fer . My language ? heavens ! I am the best of them that speak this speech , Were I but where'tis spoken . Pro . How ! the best ? What wert thou , if the king ...
If you be maid , or , no ? Mira . No wonder , sir ; But , certainly a maid . Fer . My language ? heavens ! I am the best of them that speak this speech , Were I but where'tis spoken . Pro . How ! the best ? What wert thou , if the king ...
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My father's loss , the weakness which I feel , The wreck of all my friends , or this man's threats , To whom I am subdued , are but light to me , Might I but through my prison , once a day , Behold this maid : all corners else o ' the ...
My father's loss , the weakness which I feel , The wreck of all my friends , or this man's threats , To whom I am subdued , are but light to me , Might I but through my prison , once a day , Behold this maid : all corners else o ' the ...
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I am your wife , if you will marry me ; If not , I'll die your maid : to be your fellow You may deny me ; but I'll be your servant , Whether you will or no . Fer . My mistress , dearest , And I thus humble ever . Mira .
I am your wife , if you will marry me ; If not , I'll die your maid : to be your fellow You may deny me ; but I'll be your servant , Whether you will or no . Fer . My mistress , dearest , And I thus humble ever . Mira .
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... and her son Dove - drawn with her : here thought they to have done Some wanton charm upon this man and maid , Whose vows are , that no bed.rite shall be paid Till Hymen's torch be lighted : but in vain ; Mars's hot minion is ...
... and her son Dove - drawn with her : here thought they to have done Some wanton charm upon this man and maid , Whose vows are , that no bed.rite shall be paid Till Hymen's torch be lighted : but in vain ; Mars's hot minion is ...
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What is this maid , with whom thou wast at play ? Your eld'st acquaintance cannot be three hours : Is she the goddess that hath sever'd us , And brought us thus together ? Fer . Sir , she's niortal ; But , by immortal Providence , she's ...
What is this maid , with whom thou wast at play ? Your eld'st acquaintance cannot be three hours : Is she the goddess that hath sever'd us , And brought us thus together ? Fer . Sir , she's niortal ; But , by immortal Providence , she's ...
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| Title | The Plays ¬of ¬William ¬Shakspeare: accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens, with glossarial notes, and a sketch of the life of Shakspeare : in 8 volumes. ¬The Tempest. Two Gentlemen of Verona. Merry Wifes of Windsor. Twelfth Night ..., Volume 1 The Plays ¬of ¬William ¬Shakspeare: accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens, with glossarial notes, and a sketch of the life of Shakspeare : in 8 volumes. ¬The Tempest. Two Gentlemen of Verona. Merry Wifes of Windsor. Twelfth Night. Measure of Measure, William Shakespeare |
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| Publisher | Rivington, 1811 |
| Original from | the Bavarian State Library |
| Digitized | 19 Sep 2011 |
| Length | 422 pages |
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