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JOHNSON, MURPHY, AND MACBETH.
- Source :
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Review of English Studies . May91, Vol. 42 Issue 166, p228-232. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 1991
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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.
- Subjects :
- *IMITATION in literature
*ENGLISH drama
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00346551
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 166
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Review of English Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11453148
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/res/XLII.166.228