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 11
... spectator . The business of the Drama is to excite sympathy ; and its effect on the spectator depends on such a justness of imitation , as shall cause , to a certain degree , the same passions and affections , as if what was ex- hibited ...
... spectator . The business of the Drama is to excite sympathy ; and its effect on the spectator depends on such a justness of imitation , as shall cause , to a certain degree , the same passions and affections , as if what was ex- hibited ...
Pagina 12
... spectator by ex- pressing his feelings , instead of conveying to us the strong emotions and sensations of the persons under the pressure of dis- tress . Experience informs us , that even the inarticulate groans and involuntary ...
... spectator by ex- pressing his feelings , instead of conveying to us the strong emotions and sensations of the persons under the pressure of dis- tress . Experience informs us , that even the inarticulate groans and involuntary ...
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... spectator , the con- dition of the state , the temper of the times , and the characters of the persons from whom the catastrophe is to arise . The stern authority the king assumes on Hotspur's disobedience to his commands , could not ...
... spectator , the con- dition of the state , the temper of the times , and the characters of the persons from whom the catastrophe is to arise . The stern authority the king assumes on Hotspur's disobedience to his commands , could not ...
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