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We think caged birds sing, when indeed they cry. — John Webster

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’Tis just like a summer birdcage in a garden; the
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We think caged birds sing, when indeed they cry.

The White Devil (1612) act 5, sc. 4; see Dunbar 123:7, Shakespeare 298:23

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John Webster GB

John Webster

1578-01-01 — 1634-01-01 · Londres

John Webster (c. 1580 – c. 1634) was an English Jacobean playwright, known for his dark and psychologically complex tragedies. His work is characterized by a strong sense of doom, grim themes, and intense characters, distinguishing him from many of his contemporaries.

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