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 Seiten |
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... surely it is more eligible to partake the pleasure and the hazard of their adventures , than still to follow the cautious steps of timid imitators through trite and com- mon roads . Genius is of a bold enterprizing na- ture , ill ...
... surely it is more eligible to partake the pleasure and the hazard of their adventures , than still to follow the cautious steps of timid imitators through trite and com- mon roads . Genius is of a bold enterprizing na- ture , ill ...
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... surely say with her . JOCASTA . D'un lien charmant le soin tendre & timide Ne dut point occuper le successeur d'Alcide . J Tragedy thus converted into mere amo- rous ditty , drops all the ends of her insti- tution , which were , says ...
... surely say with her . JOCASTA . D'un lien charmant le soin tendre & timide Ne dut point occuper le successeur d'Alcide . J Tragedy thus converted into mere amo- rous ditty , drops all the ends of her insti- tution , which were , says ...
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... surely a right to expect this from an author , who professes to have copied this great his- torian the most faithfully that was pos- sible . One would imagine the insolent Martianus , the bold and subtle Vinius , the base , scandalous ...
... surely a right to expect this from an author , who professes to have copied this great his- torian the most faithfully that was pos- sible . One would imagine the insolent Martianus , the bold and subtle Vinius , the base , scandalous ...
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... surely betray- ing a great deficiency of dramatic powers , and of the art of imitation . To represent the gay , luxurious , dissolute , ambitious Otho , the courtier of Nero , and the gallant of Poppea , as a mere Pastor Fido , who ...
... surely betray- ing a great deficiency of dramatic powers , and of the art of imitation . To represent the gay , luxurious , dissolute , ambitious Otho , the courtier of Nero , and the gallant of Poppea , as a mere Pastor Fido , who ...
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... surely applaud the dexterity of Shakspeare for throwing this colour over that part of his conduct ; whether he seized on some intimations historians had given of that sort , or , of himself , imagined so respec- table This piece table a ...
... surely applaud the dexterity of Shakspeare for throwing this colour over that part of his conduct ; whether he seized on some intimations historians had given of that sort , or , of himself , imagined so respec- table This piece table a ...
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Seite 243 - tis his will : Let but the commons hear this testament, (Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read) And they would go and kiss dead Caesar's wounds, And dip their napkins in his sacred blood ; Yea, beg a hair of him for memory, And, dying, mention it within their wills, Bequeathing it, as a rich legacy, Unto their issue.
Seite 162 - Cromwell, I did not think to shed a tear In all my miseries; but thou hast forced me, Out of thy honest truth, to play the woman. Let's dry our eyes: and thus far hear me, Cromwell; And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble...
Seite 242 - When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept. Ambition should be made of sterner stuff: Yet Brutus says, he was ambitious ; And Brutus is an honourable man. You all did see, that, on the Lupercal, I thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse.
Seite 233 - So soon as that spare Cassius. He reads much ; He is a great observer, and he looks Quite through the deeds of men : he loves no plays. As thou dost, Antony ; he hears no music ; Seldom he smiles; and smiles in such a sort, As if he mock'd himself, and scorn'd his spirit That could be moved to smile at any thing.
Seite 245 - This was the most unkindest cut of all; For when the noble Caesar saw him stab, Ingratitude, more strong than traitors...
Seite 240 - O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, That I am meek and gentle with these butchers; Thou art the ruins of the noblest man That ever lived in the tide of times.
Seite 235 - tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend: so Caesar may; Then, lest he may, prevent.
Seite 124 - Weak masters though ye be, I have bedimm'd The noontide sun, call'd forth the mutinous winds, And 'twixt the green sea and the azur'd vault Set roaring war...
Seite 150 - I could a tale unfold, whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul ; freeze thy young blood ; Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres ; Thy knotted and combined locks to part ; And each particular hair to stand an end. Like quills upon the fretful porcupine : But this eternal blazon must not be To ears of flesh and blood.
Seite 239 - He, only, in a general honest thought, And common good to all, made one of them. His life was gentle; and the elements So mix'd in him, that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world, This was a man!