Howard PIM Collection

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The Howard Pim Library comprises of an Africana collection that was named after John Howard Pim (1863-1934). Mr Pim was a member of the governing council of the University of College of Fort Hare in the years 1933 and 1934 to which he bequeathed part of his personal library.

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Browsing Howard PIM Collection by Subject "Dramatic literature"

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    Cymbeline.
    (Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
    William Shakespeare, Cymbeline is a late romance that blends elements of tragedy, comedy, and history. The play centers on Imogen, the virtuous daughter of King Cymbeline of Britain, who secretly marries Posthumus Leonatus against her father’s wishes. Deceived by a villain’s wager questioning her fidelity, Imogen becomes the victim of false accusations and political intrigue. Through disguises, mistaken identities, and eventual revelations, the play resolves in reconciliation and forgiveness, exploring themes of loyalty, deception, virtue, and redemption
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    Hamlet.
    (Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
    Hamlet is a tragedy of revenge, madness, and moral uncertainty. Prince Hamlet seeks to avenge his father’s murder by his uncle, King Claudius, but struggles with doubt and hesitation. His search for truth leads to deception, tragedy, and widespread death. The play explores themes of conscience, mortality, and the complexity of human thought.
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    King Lear
    (Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
    King Lear is a tragedy that examines power, family loyalty, and madness. Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters based on flattery, rejecting the honest Cordelia. Betrayal and cruelty lead to his downfall and mental collapse, paralleled by the suffering of Gloucester and his sons. The play portrays the fragility of authority and the redemptive power of compassion amid suffering.
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    Othello.
    (Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
    William Shakespeare, Othello is a tragic drama that explores jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation. The play follows Othello, a respected general in Venice, whose secret marriage to Desdemona is destroyed by the deceit of his ensign, Iago. Through lies and calculated manipulation, Iago convinces Othello that his wife has been unfaithful. Consumed by jealousy and mistrust, Othello commits a tragic act that leads to devastating consequences. The play examines themes of trust, racism, and the destructive power of suspicion.
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    Poems and Sonnets.
    (Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
    The poems and sonnets of William Shakespeare, including the collection known as Shakespeare's Sonnets, explore themes of love, beauty, time, mortality, and betrayal. Written primarily in the sonnet form, these lyrical works reflect on the fleeting nature of youth, the power of poetry to immortalize beauty, and the complexities of human relationships. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, Shakespeare examines devotion, jealousy, desire, and the passage of time, establishing his sonnets as enduring contributions to English literature
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    Reprints.
    (Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
    This item forms part of the 1895 reprint, Volume 40, of William Shakespeare’s collected works. Issued as part of a multi-volume edition, the text represents a late nineteenth-century republication of Shakespeare’s plays, reflecting editorial standardisation in spelling, punctuation, and annotation characteristic of Victorian scholarship. Such reprints contributed to the continued preservation, accessibility, and academic study of Shakespeare’s dramatic works
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