Quote by Andrew Coyle Bradley

In approaching our subject it will be best, without attempting to shorten the path by referring to famous theories of the drama, to start directly from the facts, and to collect from them gradually an idea of Shakespearean Tragedy.

In approaching our subject it will be best, without attempti

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This quote suggests that when studying Shakespearean Tragedy, it is most effective to begin directly with the facts and gradually build an understanding, rather than relying on well-known theories. Instead of trying to take a shortcut by referencing established ideas about drama, the quote advocates for a more nuanced approach, wherein one examines the actual events and elements present in Shakespeare's tragedies to form an informed opinion or interpretation.

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