Word: bassanio
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...second illustration of the lecture was drawn from the "Merchant of Venice," in the self-sacrificing affection of Antonio and Bassanio for one another,- an affection, the speaker said, which is often lost sight of between the grandeur of the Shylock theme and the romantic charm of the history of Portia and the caskets...
...skillful tongue, and a pleasant and graceful, though keen, wit. But she was what we should now call a little strong minded. She was the first dim prevision of the new woman. It must have been hard for her to give up the right hand of government when Bassanio returned from the trial. The character of Imogen is difficult to describe. Her nature was distinctly feminine. Though she was not witty, her words were to the point, and so better than wit. She was more constant than the others, and her character was not too bright and good for daily...