ABSTRACT

Dialogue' appended to Poet. He always affirmed the value of careful revision: even Shakespeare, whom he admired 'this side idolatry', could have improved by rewriting.

13. needs no lie] Requires no rebuttal. creature] That is, his play, Volp. 14. Which did not exist two months ago. 17. coadjutor] Collaborator. 18. novice] An assistant or apprentice learning the business. journeyman] A writer hired

to compose only certain scenes. tutor] One who superintends or corrects another's work.