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This book explores the religious beliefs of Shakespeare through analysis of the character Prospero in The Tempest and the mystical philosopher Jacob Behmen. Roffe argues that Shakespeare was a follower of Behmen and that his plays reflect this belief system.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""A Musical Triad From Shakespeare: The Clown In Twelfth Night, Autolycus, The Lord Of Amiens (1872)"" is a book written by Alfred Thomas Roffe. The book explores the musical elements found in the characters of three of William Shakespeare's plays: ""Twelfth Night"", ""The Winter's Tale"", and ""As You Like It"". Specifically, the book focuses on the characters of the Clown in ""Twelfth Night"", Autolycus in ""The Winter's Tale"", and the Lord of Amiens in ""As You Like It"". Roffe analyzes the musicality of these characters, examining their songs, lyrics, and overall musicality. He also delves into the historical context of these plays and the musical traditions of the time period in which they were written. The book provides a unique perspective on Shakespeare's works, highlighting the importance of music in his plays and the ways in which it adds depth and complexity to his characters. Overall, ""A Musical Triad From Shakespeare: The Clown In Twelfth Night, Autolycus, The Lord Of Amiens (1872)"" is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, music, or literary analysis.Also Shakespeare Upon Art And Nature, To Which Is Added Old English Singers, And Mr. Bowman, Actor, Singer, And Ringer!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Handbook of Shakespeare Music is a comprehensive guide to the musical compositions inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Written by Alfred Thomas Roffe and first published in 1878, the book catalogs over 350 pieces of music that have been composed based on Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The book is organized into three sections: vocal music, instrumental music, and incidental music. The vocal music section includes songs and arias from operas, cantatas, and other vocal works that have been inspired by Shakespeare's texts. The instrumental music section includes pieces for various instruments, such as piano, violin, and guitar, that have been composed based on themes from Shakespeare's works. The incidental music section includes music that has been composed specifically for productions of Shakespeare's plays, such as overtures and interludes.Each entry in the Handbook includes a brief description of the piece, information about the composer, and the source material from Shakespeare's works that inspired the composition. The book also includes an index of composers and a glossary of musical terms.Overall, The Handbook of Shakespeare Music is a valuable resource for scholars, musicians, and Shakespeare enthusiasts who are interested in the musical adaptations of his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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