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British Drama

Notes Fragility : Easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail.

Metaphysical : Designating or pertaining to the poetry of an early group of 17th-century English
poets, notably John Donne, whose characteristic style is highly intellectual and
philosophicaland features intensive use of ingenious conceits and turns of wit.

9.4 Review Questions

1. Describe the sources of the story of Macbeth.
2. Mention any two impacts of Macbeth on the history of 18th and 19th century.
3. Give a brief view of the stage history of Macbeth?
4. Write short notes on the contribution of the following on the historical development
of Macbeth:
(a) Charles Kean (b) Ellen Terry (c) Orson Welles

5. Write the brief account of following critics on Macbeth:
(a) George Steevens (b) John Bellenden (c) Malone

Answers: Self Assessment

1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c)
4. King James I 5. Princess’s Theatre 6. folio
7. workmanlike 8. True 9. False
10. True

9.5 Further Readings

William Shakespeare (A), G. Blakemore Evans and J. J. M. Tobin (eds.). 1996. The
Riverside Shakespeare, 2nd Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, UK.
Coursen, H. R. 1997. Macbeth A Guide to the Play. Greenwood Press, Westport, CT,
London.

http://www.theatrehistory.com/british/macbeth001.html
http://www.theatrehistory.com/british/historical_sources_of_macbeth.html
http://dramamacbeth/macbethplotact.shtml

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