ext_7331 ([identity profile] a-t-rain.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] a_t_rain 2008-12-14 05:34 pm (UTC)

Re: PLZ RITE MOAR

Cambyses is by Thomas Preston and predates Hamlet; it's pretty much the textbook example of Why It Is A Bad Idea To Write A Play in Fourteeners. (Agathon, he whose counsel wise to princes' weal extended, / By good advice unto a prince three things he hath commended: / First is that he hath good government and ruleth over men; / Secondly, to rule with laws, eke justice, saith he then; / Thirdly, that he must well conceive he may not always reign. / Lo, thus the rule unto a prince Agathon squared plain.)

Post a comment in response:

This account has disabled anonymous posting.
If you don't have an account you can create one now.
No Subject Icon Selected
More info about formatting