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John Russell Brown – More About Laughing at “M.O.A.I.” (A Response to Inge Leimberg)

More About Laughing at “M.O.A.I.” (A Response to Inge Leimberg) John Russell Brown Published in Connotations Vol. 1.2 (1991) Abstract This is a Response to Inge Leimberg’s essay “‘M.O.A.I.’ Trying to Share the Joke in Twelfth Night 2.5 (A Critical Hypothesis).” Professor Leimberg has argued persuasively that “M.O.A.I.” in Twelfth […]

Inge Leimberg – “M.O.A.I.” Trying to Share the Joke in Twelfth Night 2.5 (A Critical Hypothesis)

“M.O.A.I.” Trying to Share the Joke in Twelfth Night 2.5 (A Critical Hypothesis) Inge Leimberg Published in Connotations Vol. 1.1 (1991) Abstract In this article, Inge Leimberg takes on Shakespeare’s Malvolio (Twelfth Night) and his sin of self-love against the backdrop of theology, philosophy and literature contemporary to Shakespeare. On […]

Roy Battenhouse – Religion in King John: Shakespeare’s View

Religion in King John: Shakespeare’s View Roy Battenhouse Published in Connotations Vol. 1.2 (1991) Abstract In this essay, the author contrasts The Troublesome Raigne of John (1591) and Shakespeare’s King John. He argues that Shakespeare makes the religious issue all important by showing us how a corruption by “commodity” underlies […]

Eric Sams – “If you have tears …”: Oxford and Onions

“If you have tears …”: Oxford and Onions Eric Sams Published in Connotations Vol. 1.2 (1991) Abstract This article argues against changes made in the third edition of the Oxford Shakespeare Glossary and suggests a fourth edition designed to to restore important information. Oxford editors75) Gary Taylor and Stanley Wells […]