Plays which show the original rock on which his own finer stratum is laid.
In drawing upon tradition and upon earlier plays the poet's memory is taxed equally with his invention.
All originality is relative; every thinker is retrospective.
The world's literary treasure the result of many a one's labor; centuries have contributed to its existence and perfection.
Shakspeare's contemporaries, correspondents, and acquaintances.
Work of the Shakspeare Society in gathering material to throw light upon the poet's life, and to illustrate the development of the drama.
His external history meagre; Shakspeare is the only biographer of Shakspeare.
What the sonnets and the dramas reveal of the poet's mind and character.
His unique creative power, wisdom of life, and great gifts of imagination.
Equality of power in farce, tragedy, narrative, and love-songs.