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`Politic French,' `politic frenzy' or `politic study'? A crux in Ford's The Broken Heart.

Authors :
Craik, T.W.
Source :
Notes & Queries; Jun96, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p191, 2p
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Explores the veiled meanings of the words `politic frenzy' and `politic French' in John Ford's play, `The Broken Heart.' Ford's acceptance of the French reputation for dissimulation; Proofs of opposition to the use of `frenzy'; Requirement of a two-syllable noun that fits the context; Rejection of Hamlet on dissimulation.

Subjects

Subjects :
CRITICISM
DRAMA

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00293970
Volume :
43
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Notes & Queries
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9703242900
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/nq/43.2.191