Alexander Dyce

Alexander Dyce
Alexander Dyce (1798–1869) was a Scottish literary scholar and editor, known for his contributions to English literature, particularly Shakespearean scholarship. He edited several important editions of works by English poets, including "The Works of William Shakespeare" and "The Poems of John Milton." Dyce's work focused on restoring and preserving the original texts of major literary figures, often adding insightful commentary and notes. He also compiled "A General Glossary to Shakespeare's Works," which became a valuable resource for readers and scholars alike.

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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From the Quarto of 1604

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From the Quarto of 1604

by: Alexander Dyce
THE TRAGICAL HISTORY OF DOCTOR FAUSTUS FROM THE QUARTO OF 1604. Enter CHORUS. CHORUS. Not marching now in fields of Thrasymene,Where Mars did mate the Carthaginians;Nor sporting in the dalliance of love,In courts of kings where state is overturn'd;Nor in the pomp of proud audacious deeds,Intends our Muse to vaunt her heavenly verse:Only this, gentlemen,—we must performThe form of Faustus'... more...
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From the Quarto of 1616

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From the Quarto of 1616

by: Alexander Dyce
THE TRAGICAL HISTORY OF DOCTOR FAUSTUS FROM THE QUARTO OF 1616. Enter CHORUS. CHORUS. Not marching in the fields of Thrasymene,Where Mars did mate the warlike Carthagens;Nor sporting in the dalliance of love,In courts of kings where state is overturn'd;Nor in the pomp of proud audacious deeds,Intends our Muse to vaunt her heavenly verse:Only this, gentles,—we must now performThe form of... more...
Kemps Nine Daies Wonder Performed in a Daunce from London to Norwich

Kemps Nine Daies Wonder Performed in a Daunce from London to Norwich

by: Alexander Dyce
INTRODUCTION. William Kemp was a comic actor of high reputation. Like Tarlton, whom he succeeded “as wel in the fauour of her Maiesty as in the opinion and good thoughts of the generall audience,” he usually played the Clown, and was greatly applauded for his buffoonery, his extemporal wit, and his performance of the Jig.   That at one time,—perhaps from about 1589 to 1593 or later—he belonged... more...