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 VoltairePriestly, 1966 - 296 pagina's |
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Pagina 139
... pleasure to any circumstances , in their theatrical entertainments , which reflected honour on their country . The in- stitution of the Areopagus by the express commands of Minerva ; a perpetual amity , promised by Orestes , between ...
... pleasure to any circumstances , in their theatrical entertainments , which reflected honour on their country . The in- stitution of the Areopagus by the express commands of Minerva ; a perpetual amity , promised by Orestes , between ...
Pagina 145
... pleasure ; whether we give the reins to cur imagination , and , as spectators , wil- lingly yield ourselves up to pleasing delusion , or , as critics , examine the merit of the composition . I hope it is not difficult to shew , that in ...
... pleasure ; whether we give the reins to cur imagination , and , as spectators , wil- lingly yield ourselves up to pleasing delusion , or , as critics , examine the merit of the composition . I hope it is not difficult to shew , that in ...
Pagina 187
... pleasure is much allayed , by its being attended with a necessity to lay open the unfairness and er- in the proceedings of his antagonist . To defend is pleasant , to accuse is painful ; but we must prove the injustice of the ag ...
... pleasure is much allayed , by its being attended with a necessity to lay open the unfairness and er- in the proceedings of his antagonist . To defend is pleasant , to accuse is painful ; but we must prove the injustice of the ag ...
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