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 43
... subjects for the pencil , than ordinary hu- man forms ; yet if the painter imparts to these a resemblance to celebrated persons , throws them into their proper attitudes , and gives a faithful copy of the costumi of the age and country ...
... subjects for the pencil , than ordinary hu- man forms ; yet if the painter imparts to these a resemblance to celebrated persons , throws them into their proper attitudes , and gives a faithful copy of the costumi of the age and country ...
Pagina 45
... subjects from the history and traditions of those more re- cent transactions , in which the specta- tor was informed and interested more per- sonally and locally . There was not a fa- mily so low , that had not had some of its branches ...
... subjects from the history and traditions of those more re- cent transactions , in which the specta- tor was informed and interested more per- sonally and locally . There was not a fa- mily so low , that had not had some of its branches ...
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... : Having often heard Corneille and Shak- 66 66 speare compared , I thought it proper to “ shew their different manner , in subjects " that have a resemblance . I have therefore chosen " chosen the first acts of the Death of Ca-
... : Having often heard Corneille and Shak- 66 66 speare compared , I thought it proper to “ shew their different manner , in subjects " that have a resemblance . I have therefore chosen " chosen the first acts of the Death of Ca-
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