Lucrece

It is likely, however, that Drayton's expressions are not to be taken literally; and that his meaning merely was, that the story of Lucrece had lately been revived, and brought upon the stage of the world: if this opinion be correct, the stanza we have quoted above contains a clear allusion to Shakespeare's _Lucrece_; and a question then presents itself, why Drayton entirely omitted it in the after-impression of his _Matilda_.

Notes and Queries, Number 02, November 10, 1849 Various

On the Shakespeare front, part three of "The Rape Of Lucrece" is out now and the concluding part just got turned in, after revisions to the music.

A more or less themeless cascade of random warbling 2008

Only two of Shakespeare's works -- his narrative poems 'Venus and Adonis' and 'Lucrece' -- were published with his sanction and co-operation.

A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles Sidney Lee 1892

Of posthumous editions in quarto of the two narrative poems in the seventeenth century, there were two of 'Lucrece' -- viz. in 1624 ( 'the sixth edition') and in 1655 (with John Quarles's 'Banishment of

A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles Sidney Lee 1892

Field also published Shakespeare's "Lucrece" in the year 1594.

Shakespeare and Precious Stones Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from George Frederick Kunz

"Lucrece" appear, dedicated to Bacon's intimate friend, Lord

Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History 1906

How could these gentlemen appreciate Shakespeare when it was his "Venus and Adonis" and his "Lucrece" that they chiefly admired.

The Man Shakespeare Frank Harris 1893

While still new to town he came to know Lord Southampton, to whom he dedicated "Venus and Adonis"; the fulsome dedication of "Lucrece" to the same nobleman two years later shows that deference had rapidly ripened into affectionate devotion; no wonder Rowe noticed the "too great sweetness in his manners."

The Man Shakespeare Frank Harris 1893

Adonis 'of 1593 and the' Lucrece 'of 1594, volumes which were produced under the poet's supervision.

A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles Sidney Lee 1892

'Lucrece' achieved a fifth edition in the year of Shakespeare's death.

A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles Sidney Lee 1892