Then to the King's Theatre, where we saw Midsummer's Night's Dream, which I had never seen before, nor shall ever again, for it is the most insipid ridiculous play that ever I saw in my life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The writer criticizes a specific play harshly after seeing it for the first time.
- In plain terms
- He hated the play and will never watch it again.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal taste dictates entertainment choices strongly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge art?
- When do you stop an experience?
Another view
Subjective dismissal offers little objective critique.
More from Samuel Pepys
Methought it lessened my esteem of a king, that he should not be able to command the rain.
Permalink to quote #5 But Lord! to see the absurd nature of Englishmen, that cannot forbear laughing and jeering at every thing that looks strange.
Permalink to quote #7 A good honest and painfull sermon.
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