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 strán (strany) |
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... language , in which she once addressed the human heart , and the artificial dialect which she has acquired from the prejudices of a particular nation , or the jargon caught from the tone of a court . In or- der to please upon the French ...
... language , in which she once addressed the human heart , and the artificial dialect which she has acquired from the prejudices of a particular nation , or the jargon caught from the tone of a court . In or- der to please upon the French ...
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... language . Superficial criticisms hit the level of shallow minds , to whom a bon mot will appear reason , and an epigrammatic turn , argument ; so that many of our country- men have hastily adopted this lively writer's opinion of the ...
... language . Superficial criticisms hit the level of shallow minds , to whom a bon mot will appear reason , and an epigrammatic turn , argument ; so that many of our country- men have hastily adopted this lively writer's opinion of the ...
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... language too elevated for their apprehension ; nor have they lei- sure , or application , to trace the conse- quences of ill - governed passions , or erro- neous principles , through the long series of a voluminous work . The Drama is ...
... language too elevated for their apprehension ; nor have they lei- sure , or application , to trace the conse- quences of ill - governed passions , or erro- neous principles , through the long series of a voluminous work . The Drama is ...
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... language of passion , which in all ranks of men is much alike . This kind of exterior representation falls in- tirely short of the intention of the Drama : and indeed many plays are little more than poems rehearsed ; and the theatrical ...
... language of passion , which in all ranks of men is much alike . This kind of exterior representation falls in- tirely short of the intention of the Drama : and indeed many plays are little more than poems rehearsed ; and the theatrical ...
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... language . - If that be the case , it is plain neither the French trage- dians endeavour at , nor their audience ex- pect from them , the true perfections of the Drama . For , by the same rule , if Hercules was represented under the ...
... language . - If that be the case , it is plain neither the French trage- dians endeavour at , nor their audience ex- pect from them , the true perfections of the Drama . For , by the same rule , if Hercules was represented under the ...
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Strana 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.
Strana 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...
Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 245 - This was the most unkindest cut of all; For when the noble Caesar saw him stab, Ingratitude, more strong than traitors...
Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 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...
Strana 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.
Strana 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!