Shakspeare and His Times [Vol. 2 of 2] Including the Biography of the Poet; criticisms on his genius and writings; a new chronology of his plays; a disquisition on the on the object of his sonnets; and a history of the manners, customs, and amusements, superstitions, poetry, and elegant literature of his age

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SHAKSPEARE IN LONDON.

CHAP. V.

Dedications of Shakspeare's VENUS AND ADONIS, and RAPE OF
LUCRECE, to the Earl of Southampton — Biographical Sketch
of the Earl — Critique on the Poems of Shakspeare.
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CHAP. VI.

On the Dress and Modes of Living, and the Manners and Customs
of the Inhabitants of the Metropolis, during the Age of
Shakspeare. 87

CHAP. VII.

On the Diversions of the Metropolis, and the Court — The
Stage; its Usages and Economy. 168

CHAP. VIII.

A Brief View of Dramatic Poetry, from the Birth of Shakspeare
to the Period of his Commencement as a Writer for the
Stage, about the Year 1590; with Critical Notices of the
Dramatic Poets who flourished during that Interval. 227

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