As Good Luck Would Have It: The Rich Tradition of Shakespeare Scholarship in the Library
 

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North, Thomas, Sir, 1535-1601?

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1631

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Section from Sir Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Julius Caesar. William Shakespeare took inspiration from Plutarch's account and incorporated it into his own play, Julius Caesar. Scholars surmise that earlier editions of North's translations influenced Shakespeare's work.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays. (First Folio)

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Cataloged items. Archives and Special Collections. University of Mississippi Libraries

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The Life of Julius Caesar (selections)

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