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The article talks about puritanism and how it relates to and appears throughout Thomas Dekker's plays and pamphlets.

The article analyzes the character of Dogberry in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." The author discusses the character's impact on the plot of the play and the significance of his actions.

The articles discuss "Drama in the Commonwealth," including various notes and the history of drama. Another article discusses problems with domestic drama—also, a small picture of a man and a woman onstage.

The manuscript for the play "The Drinking Academy," also titled the "Cheaters Holiday," bought by Mr. W. A. White from a London book-dealer in 1901. A brief description of the play appears at the beginning. Two copies.

The article concerns Neoclassical criticism and the breakdown of criticism that followed the Neoclassical rules starting with John Dryden.

The article discusses the terminology and scenes related to dueling in Shakespeare's plays and how that reflects on the Elizabethan era and Shakespeare's technical knowledge.

The materials include a biography on William Elderton, an Elizabethan actor and ballad writer.

The article discusses Queen Elizabeth's prayers and her religious background. Another document talks about the reputation of the Elizabethans throughout the 17th century.

The article discusses two critics', Ben Johnson and Samuel Johnson, views on Shakespeare. The article digs deep into whether or not their views could be considered accurate. It also discusses Shakespeare's style of writing and the way it was perceived during Elizabethan time versus today.

The materials include a biography of Robert Devereaux, Earl of Essex. It also talks about how thoroughly misunderstood he is today.