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 pagina's |
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Pagina xxii
... shew . It is therefore strange that Mr. de Voltaire , who affects an impartial and philosophic spirit , should not rather speak with admiration , than contempt , of an author , who by the force of genius rose so much a- bove the age and ...
... shew . It is therefore strange that Mr. de Voltaire , who affects an impartial and philosophic spirit , should not rather speak with admiration , than contempt , of an author , who by the force of genius rose so much a- bove the age and ...
Pagina 22
... Alcide . J Tragedy thus converted into mere amo- rous ditty , drops all the ends of her insti- tution , which were , says sir P. Sidney * , * Defence of Poesy . ❝ to " to open the greatest wounds , and to shew 22 ON DRAMATIC POETRY .
... Alcide . J Tragedy thus converted into mere amo- rous ditty , drops all the ends of her insti- tution , which were , says sir P. Sidney * , * Defence of Poesy . ❝ to " to open the greatest wounds , and to shew 22 ON DRAMATIC POETRY .
Pagina 23
... shew " forth the ulcers that are covered with " tissue ; to make kings fear to be tyrants , 66 tyrants to manifest their tyrannical hu- " mours ; that stirring the effects of ad- " miration and commiseration , teacheth the " uncertainty ...
... shew " forth the ulcers that are covered with " tissue ; to make kings fear to be tyrants , 66 tyrants to manifest their tyrannical hu- " mours ; that stirring the effects of ad- " miration and commiseration , teacheth the " uncertainty ...
Pagina 30
... shew it is more so : for there are relations between sentiments and manners , and none between sentiments and dress . It is strange that painters , who are to give the mute inanimate figure , are re- quired to be rigid observers of the ...
... shew it is more so : for there are relations between sentiments and manners , and none between sentiments and dress . It is strange that painters , who are to give the mute inanimate figure , are re- quired to be rigid observers of the ...
Pagina 33
... shew why such and such modes of speech , are proper and graceful , others improper and ungraceful : but they pronounce on such words and expressions only , as are ac- tually extant . The rules of Aristotle were drawn from D the the ...
... shew why such and such modes of speech , are proper and graceful , others improper and ungraceful : but they pronounce on such words and expressions only , as are ac- tually extant . The rules of Aristotle were drawn from D the the ...
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Pagina 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.
Pagina 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...
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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.
Pagina 245 - This was the most unkindest cut of all; For when the noble Caesar saw him stab, Ingratitude, more strong than traitors...
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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...
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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!