Spoken by Mr. Betterton. Written by Mr. John Dennis
John Dennis
Muses Mercury, January 1707
In his prologue, the ghost of Shakespeare serves as a patriotic force, welcoming English audiences to a performance of Julius Caesar, which he suggests might provide the English with inspiration to prevail over hostile contemporary nations. John Dennis puts his political statement in the mouth of Shakespeare, who compares Caesar to Philip II of Spain. ―FCR