I acknowledge Shakespeare to be the world's greatest dramatic poet, but regret that no parent could place the uncorrected book in the hands of his daughter, and therefore I have prepared the Family Shakespeare. — Thomas Bowdler Copy Share Image
I acknowledge Shakespeare to be the world's greatest dramatic poet, but regret that no parent could place the uncorrected book in the hands of… — Thomas Bowdler Copy Share Image
Those expressions are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud in the family. — Thomas Bowdler Copy Share Image
Those expressions are omitted which can not with propriety be read aloud in the family. — Thomas Bowdler Copy Share Image
