“Black detraction will find faults where they are not.”
Quote by Philip Massinger
Work
The Plays and Poems of Philip Massinger:
This volume includes a selection of Massinger's plays and poems, showcasing his contributions to the English Renaissance stage and his poetic style. more
Author
Philip Massinger
Philip Massinger, born in 1583 in England, was a prominent dramatist in the 17th century. His works held a significant position on the English theatrical stage during his time, ranking alongside Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. Massinger's plays are known for their complex plots and vivid characters, and they have had a profound impact on the development of drama. more
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Source: The Plays
“One grain of incense with devotion offer'd 'S beyond all perfumes of Sabaean spices.”
Source: The Plays
Source: The Plays of Philip Massinger: The bandman. The renegado. The parliament of love. The Roman actor. The great Duke of Florence
“Ill news are swallow-winged, but what is good walks on crutches.”
“Giants in Their promises, but those obtained, weak pigmies In their performance.”
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