Dec 2, 2020 08:01
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This is from Thomas Hardy's 1892 preface to his novel, Tess, where he answers several of his critics, writing as follows:
"Though if Shakespeare were an authority on history, which perhaps he is not, I could show that the sin [exclaiming against God or the gods] was introduced into Wessex as early as the Heptarchy itself. Says Glo’ster in Lear, otherwise Ina, king of that country:
'As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods;
they kill us for their sport.'”
I could find what is meant by "otherwise Ina". I'd be grateful for any explanation. Thanks.
This is from Thomas Hardy's 1892 preface to his novel, Tess, where he answers several of his critics, writing as follows:
"Though if Shakespeare were an authority on history, which perhaps he is not, I could show that the sin [exclaiming against God or the gods] was introduced into Wessex as early as the Heptarchy itself. Says Glo’ster in Lear, otherwise Ina, king of that country:
'As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods;
they kill us for their sport.'”
I could find what is meant by "otherwise Ina". I'd be grateful for any explanation. Thanks.
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| 4 +2 | Ina, King of Wessex |
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Ina, King of Wessex
I believe that Ina (also called Ine or Ini) was the King of Wessex (a kingdom in the south of England roughly from 500 - 900AD)
The Heptarchy refers to the 7 kingdoms of England during that period.
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Note added at 14 mins (2020-12-02 08:15:39 GMT)
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"Glo’ster in Lear, otherwise Ina, king of that country"
I believe that Hardy is saying that Glo'ster in Lear is based on Ina, King of Wessex
aka Glo'ster in Lear, AKA / otherwise known as, King Ina
The Heptarchy refers to the 7 kingdoms of England during that period.
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Note added at 14 mins (2020-12-02 08:15:39 GMT)
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"Glo’ster in Lear, otherwise Ina, king of that country"
I believe that Hardy is saying that Glo'ster in Lear is based on Ina, King of Wessex
aka Glo'ster in Lear, AKA / otherwise known as, King Ina
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you David. Simple but of great help! :)"
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