The Critical Works of John Dennis, Volume 1Johns Hopkins Press, 1939 - Criticism |
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Page 147
... particular Gentlemen which Mr. Collier has attack'd in some particular Passages , which he has industriously cull'd from their Writings , I could make a very good Defence for several of ' em , if I were not satisfied that they were ...
... particular Gentlemen which Mr. Collier has attack'd in some particular Passages , which he has industriously cull'd from their Writings , I could make a very good Defence for several of ' em , if I were not satisfied that they were ...
Page 158
... particular Plays ; he only said in the First Part of it , that some particular Plays were dangerous ? But let us proceed to Seneca . And since it highly concerns us , to give a full and satis- factory Account of what is objected from ...
... particular Plays ; he only said in the First Part of it , that some particular Plays were dangerous ? But let us proceed to Seneca . And since it highly concerns us , to give a full and satis- factory Account of what is objected from ...
Page 180
... particular Objections . I shall speak to them all succinctly . First , The Stage encourages Pride ; a Quality that indisposes Men for Obedience , and for the living peaceably . To which I answer , That if Ambition is meant by Pride ...
... particular Objections . I shall speak to them all succinctly . First , The Stage encourages Pride ; a Quality that indisposes Men for Obedience , and for the living peaceably . To which I answer , That if Ambition is meant by Pride ...
Contents
Preface to The Passion of Byblis 1692 | 1 |
The Impartial Critick 1693 | 11 |
Preface to The Court of Death 1695 | 42 |
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