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The article presents a critique of the 17th-century English comedy "All Fools," by George Chapman, focusing on the literary allusion made in reference to a heifer and its horns within the narrative. Topics addressed include an overview of the passage referring to a heifer, description of its inaccurate interpretation regarding cuckoldry, and further alternative explanations of the figure of speech in connection to the works of the Roman poets Ovid and Terence.

The article presents a critique of the 17th-century English play "All Fools," by George Chapman, examining the wordplay seen in the text surrounding the phrase "marker of men's wives." Topics addressed include various historical etymologies of the word "marker," reference and analysis of then-contemporary argot uses of the word, and arguments for several layers of meaning within Chapman's writing style.

This article examines the history of Thomas Preston's 1560 play "The Lametable Tragedy Mixed Full of Pleasant Mirth containing the life of Cambyses, King of Persia." The author reviews the contrasting evidence that the play had an influence on the work of William Shakespeare. Preston's play seemed old fashioned in Shakespeare's day and the author believes it was an object of parody by then.

Discusses various aspects of Harold Pinter's `The Birthday Party.'

The author offers literary criticism and commentary on "An Humorous Day's Mirth," a play by George Chapman which was a very popular comedy in 1597. The article focuses on a speech by the character Labesha in which he uses the phrase 'spend my penny' which is said to be a reference to urination or possibly ejaculation, by way of a pun on the words penny and penis. Supporting evidence for this reading of the text is provided.

The article reviews the drama "Henry IV, Part 1," by William Shakespeare.

Deals with the policy of Venice, Italy toward the Jews as reflected in the play 'The Merchant of Venice,' by William Shakespeare. Charters that were granted to the Jews by the Venetian Senate during the 16th century; Status of the Jews in Venice.

Examines the narrative structure of the play "The Battle of Alcazar," by George Peele. Textual problems of the play; Comments on the lines that immediately follow the Presenter's prologue.

Presents information on the play `The Two Noble Kinsmen,' by William Shakespeare and Fletcher. Overview of the play; Characters; Some excerpts.