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“Avoiding the Scylla of the nunnery, Hermia sails dangerously close to the Charybdis of Titania's lust for the ass-headed Bottom, but emerges safely, and somewhat more self-knowledgeably, into the orderly harbor of marriage.”

Quote by Marjorie Garber

Book:Coming of Age in Shakespeare
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Coming of Age in Shakespeare

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Marjorie Garber
Marjorie Garber

Marjorie Garber is a renowned American professor of literature and gender studies. Born on June 11, 1944, she is known for her research on gender, culture, and literature. more

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