The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses
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The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses
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The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses for the Armour of Achilles is a short comedic Caroline era stage play, a 'Dramatic Interlude' in three scenes written by James Shirley performed 1654-58 and first published in 1659. As its title indicates, the subject of the play is a staple of the Greek classical literature: the fate of Achilles' armour, after the hero was fatally wounded in the heel by Hector. Shirley most likely drew upon Book 13 of the Metamorphoses of Ovid as his direct source, along with
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1659 play written by James Shirley
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