“ If music be the food of love, play on; ”
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Twelfth Night |
| Topic | love food music |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | Twelfth Night, or What You Will, Act I, Scene 1 |
| Note | Written between 1601 and 1602 Duke Orsino line |
| Weblink | http://shakespeare.mit.edu/twelfth_night/twelfth_night.1.1.html |
Meaning and analysis
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This sentence spoken by Duke Orsino is the very first line of the play. The Duke complains about his unhappy romance, and asks that music be played, because according to him music exalts love. He even hopes that his feelings will grow to a point where disgust will extinguish his love.
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