An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespeare Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic PoetsR. Priestley, 1966 - 296 pagina's |
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Pagina xxi
... representation of a really existing character . But it must be acknowledged , that , when this objection is obviated , there will yet remain another cause of censure ; for though our Author , from want of delicacy , or from a desire to ...
... representation of a really existing character . But it must be acknowledged , that , when this objection is obviated , there will yet remain another cause of censure ; for though our Author , from want of delicacy , or from a desire to ...
Pagina 43
... representation . Nothing great is to be expected from any set of artists , who are to give only copies of copies . The treasures of nature are inexhaustible , as well in moral as in physical subjects . The talents of Shak- speare were ...
... representation . Nothing great is to be expected from any set of artists , who are to give only copies of copies . The treasures of nature are inexhaustible , as well in moral as in physical subjects . The talents of Shak- speare were ...
Pagina 253
... representation upon the pas- sions , than the liberties taken by many poets to represent well - known characters and events , in lights so absolutely different from whatsoever universal fame , and the testimony of ages , had taught us ...
... representation upon the pas- sions , than the liberties taken by many poets to represent well - known characters and events , in lights so absolutely different from whatsoever universal fame , and the testimony of ages , had taught us ...
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Upon the Death of Julius Cæsar | 223 |
Dialogue I | 267 |
Dialogue II | 276 |
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