An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakspeare: Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de VoltaireAMS Press, 1966 - 296 pagina's |
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Pagina 268
... Heroes may kill tyrants ; by it is wisdom , and laws that prevent tyranny and oppression . The operations of policy far surpass the labours of Hercules , pre- venting many evils which valour and might cannot even redress . You heroes ...
... Heroes may kill tyrants ; by it is wisdom , and laws that prevent tyranny and oppression . The operations of policy far surpass the labours of Hercules , pre- venting many evils which valour and might cannot even redress . You heroes ...
Pagina 269
... heroes consider nothing but glory , and hardly re- gard whether the conquests which raise your fame , are really ... heroes such a noble recreation , as may prevent their taking up the distaff , when they laid down the club . HERCULES ...
... heroes consider nothing but glory , and hardly re- gard whether the conquests which raise your fame , are really ... heroes such a noble recreation , as may prevent their taking up the distaff , when they laid down the club . HERCULES ...
Pagina 291
... heroes of romance , they cannot serve for in- struction and example , like the great cha- racters of true history . It has ever been my opinion , that only the clear and steady light of truth can guide men to virtue , and that the ...
... heroes of romance , they cannot serve for in- struction and example , like the great cha- racters of true history . It has ever been my opinion , that only the clear and steady light of truth can guide men to virtue , and that the ...
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On Dramatic Poetry P | 3 |
On the Historical Drama P | 33 |
The First Part of Henry IV P | 69 |
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