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The document discusses Shakespeare’s uses of style, imagination, and poetry in his works and how those uses can create a long-lasting legacy.

The document examines Shakespeare’s uses of the supernatural in his plays to understand better how Shakespeare’s genius may be considered broader and that his knowledge was more in-depth than thought.

The document contains letters written to the "Spectator" editor regarding how Mr. Swinburne should be considered a sham as his words regarding Shakespeare are considered too false. The notes also point out Mr. Swinburne's mistakes in some of his writings.

The documents contain notes on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, including inspiration and sources for the character of Katherina Molina, connections to other playwrights that may have been an inspiration for Shakespeare. Also included is The Lotus Magazine that discusses the fantasy of The Taming of the Shrew.

The documents contain notes on Shakespeare's The Tempest, including The probable source of the play, the central ideas woven within the story, examinations on the major and minor characters found in the play and the impact they have on the plot, as well as the different situations that the characters go through.

The documents contain notes on Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens, including the possible themes find in Timon of Athens as well as analyses of the characters found within the play including Lucian and Boiardo. Also included is an address delivered by the Editor of the Shakespeare Club in regards to the Ethics of Timon of Athens.

The documents contain notes and essays on Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, including the language and grammar found within the play, possible sources that inspired Shakespeare, the style of text examined over the years for different versions of the play, as well as other notes.

The documents discuss the idea that excessive goodness is a tragic fault as it can likely cause a person to be too trusting and defenseless against attacks of evil in disguise. The documents also examine the idea that the heart is connected to thought and attempts to apply that to Shakespeare's works.