1. JOHNSON, MURPHY, AND MACBETH.
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Ferrero, Bonnie
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IMITATION in literature , *ENGLISH drama - Abstract
Discusses the extent of Arthur Murphy's borrowings from a 'Rambler' essay written by Samuel Johnson in the 1750s. Johnson's anonymous publication of 'Miscellaneous Observations on the Tragedy of Macbeth; Murphy's observations on the same play in the November 17, 1753 issue of the 'Gray's Inn Journal'; Murphy's apology to Johnson for having unknowingly printed the latter's essay in his periodical publication.
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- 1991
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