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A virtuous maid, the daughter of a count That died some twelvemonth since, then leaving her 40 In the protection of his son, her brother, Who shortly also died, for whose dear love, They say, she hath abjured the company And sight of men. A virtuous young woman, the daughter of a count who died a year ago.
5 Oh, it came o'er my ear like the sweet sound, That breathes upon a bank of violets, Stealing and giving odor. Enough, no more. 'Tis not so sweet now as it was before. O spirit of love, how quick and fresh art thou, 10 That, notwithstanding thy capacity. Receiveth as the sea, nought enters there,
Grasp the original play via the Shakespeare Retold modern English translation in lyrical verse weaved between each line, revealing the meaning and beauty of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Read the full play and the Twelfth Night modern translation below, and track your progress as you complete each scene. Scroll down for a plot summary ...
To the gates of Tartar, thou most excellent devil of wit! I'll follow you to the deepest gates of Hell, you witty devil! I’ll make one too. I'll join the group too. They all exit. Actually understand Twelfth Night Act 2, Scene 5. Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation.
In Terence’s Roman comedy, The Eunuch (almost certainly familiar to Shakespeare from the grammar-school curriculum 2), Chaerea, defined in the English translation of 1598 as a “stripling,” disguises himself in the clothes of a eunuch in order to gain entry to a household which includes the woman he loves. His value to the lady of the ...
Click on any scene below for a side-by-side translation from the original Shakespeare into modern English. Act 1, Scene 1 Hanging out in his court in Illyria, the moody Duke Orsino listens to the live band he keeps around on retainer and talks about love.
Twelfth Night Translation Act 5, Scene 1. The FOOL and FABIAN enter. Now, as thou lovest me, let me see his letter. Now, if you're really my friend, let me see his letter. Good Master Fabian, grant me another request. Good Master Fabian, do me a favor first. Anything.
