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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WHEN BURBADGE PLAYED, by HENRY AUSTIN DOBSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When burbadge played, the stage was bare
Last Line: When burbadge played!
Alternate Author Name(s): Dobson, Austin
Subject(s): Actors & Actresses; Burbage, Richard (1567-1619); Actresses
First Line: When burbadge played, the stage was bare
Last Line: When burbadge played!
Alternate Author Name(s): Dobson, Austin
Subject(s): Actors & Actresses; Burbage, Richard (1567-1619); Actresses
(TO L. B.)
WHEN Burbadge played, the stage was bare
Of fount and temple, tower and stair;
Two backswords eked a battle out;
Two supers made a rabble rout;
The Throne of Denmark was a chair!
And yet, no less, the audience there
Thrilled through all changes of Despair,
Hope, Anger, Fear, Delight, and Doubt
When Burbadge played!
This is the Actor's gift; to share
All moods, all passions, nor to care
One whit for scene, so he without
Can lead men's minds the roundabout,
Stirred as of old those hearers were
When Burbadge played!
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