Book detail: The much admired glee of Hark the lark, as introduced in the 2d act [of Cymbeline] is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The title draws from the well-known pastoral song "Hark, the Lark" featured in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Cymbeline. The song is sung by the character Arviragus over the seemingly deceased body of Imogen, who is disguised as the pageboy Fideles. The lyrics extol the beauty of spring and the renewal of nature. This piece has been appreciated for its lyrical quality and has been the subject of musical arrangements and adaptations throughout the centuries. The reference to "the much admired glee" reflects the traditional appreciation for this particular musical moment within Shakespeare's romantic tragedy.
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