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Published: 1858

Total Pages: 6

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Letter written to "Mr. Kean." Stoddart suggests that Kean should "undertake to issue an improved edition of Shakespeare ... [that] could benefit and enlighten not only the general readers of the great poet but but contribute to the elevation of the mind, character and efficiency of future generations of actors." He discusses including "a few gross phrases of the Shakespearian a[ve?] and double entendres unworthy of the gt. bard, accompanied by expositions of obsolete phraseology and of obscure historie allusions, punctuate better, according to modern usage ..." He requests that Kean write to him at the following address: G. Thornton, Esqr. 25 Queens Road, Gloucester Gate, Regents Park.