An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespeare: Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de VoltairePriestley, 1810 - 296 sider |
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Side v
... seems now in danger of incurring the fate of the heroes of the fabulous ages , on whom the vanity of their country , and the superstition superstition of the times , bestowed an apo- theosis founded INTRODUCTION Page.
... seems now in danger of incurring the fate of the heroes of the fabulous ages , on whom the vanity of their country , and the superstition superstition of the times , bestowed an apo- theosis founded INTRODUCTION Page.
Side xii
... seem to respect the chastity of the public taste , which would equally disdain quaintness of ornament , or the rude neglect of elegance and decorum . Such periods had Greece , had Rome ! Then were produced immortal works of every kind ...
... seem to respect the chastity of the public taste , which would equally disdain quaintness of ornament , or the rude neglect of elegance and decorum . Such periods had Greece , had Rome ! Then were produced immortal works of every kind ...
Side xv
... , by the repre- sentation of a fable , seems to have been the universal intention , from the first institution of the Drama to this time ; and to have prevailed , not 1 by indecent and indelicate manners and lan- guage . INTRODUCTION . XV.
... , by the repre- sentation of a fable , seems to have been the universal intention , from the first institution of the Drama to this time ; and to have prevailed , not 1 by indecent and indelicate manners and lan- guage . INTRODUCTION . XV.
Side xv
... , by the repre- sentation of a fable , seems to have been the universal intention , from the first institution of the Drama to this time ; and to have prevailed , not not only in Europe , but in all countries where INTRODUCTION . XV.
... , by the repre- sentation of a fable , seems to have been the universal intention , from the first institution of the Drama to this time ; and to have prevailed , not not only in Europe , but in all countries where INTRODUCTION . XV.
Side xix
... seems to come forth and to ani- mate his characters , as often as Mr. Garrick , who acts with the same inspiration with which he wrote , assumes them on the stage . . After our Poet has received such important services from the united ...
... seems to come forth and to ani- mate his characters , as often as Mr. Garrick , who acts with the same inspiration with which he wrote , assumes them on the stage . . After our Poet has received such important services from the united ...
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