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The Tempest ‧ 1623
I, thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated To closeness and the bettering of my mind
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Prospero describes concentrating on private study while neglecting worldly responsibilities. The surrounding account says that this withdrawal gave his brother the opportunity to seize power. The excerpt is not an unqualified recommendation to ignore duties.
Sources (1)
- Folger Shakespeare Library: The TempestAct I, scene IIReference checked
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