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 pages |
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Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire Elizabeth Robinson Montagu. } BIBLIOTHECA REGIA MONACENSIS . CONTENTS . INTRODUCTION . On Dramatic Poetry . On the.
Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire Elizabeth Robinson Montagu. } BIBLIOTHECA REGIA MONACENSIS . CONTENTS . INTRODUCTION . On Dramatic Poetry . On the.
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Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire Elizabeth Robinson Montagu. CONTENTS . INTRODUCTION . On Dramatic Poetry . On the Historical Drama . The First Part of ...
Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire Elizabeth Robinson Montagu. CONTENTS . INTRODUCTION . On Dramatic Poetry . On the Historical Drama . The First Part of ...
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... poet of a neighbouring nation , treat- ed as a writer of monstrous farces , called by him Tragedies ; and barbarism and ... dramatic poetry should be as little comprehended as among the Chinese . Learning Learning here is not confined to ...
... poet of a neighbouring nation , treat- ed as a writer of monstrous farces , called by him Tragedies ; and barbarism and ... dramatic poetry should be as little comprehended as among the Chinese . Learning Learning here is not confined to ...
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Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de ... poetry without dispute , that is the easiest part in which the connoisseur can direct the artist . I do not suppose the ...
Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de ... poetry without dispute , that is the easiest part in which the connoisseur can direct the artist . I do not suppose the ...
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... dramatic imitation . Every species of poetry has its distinct offices . The effecting certain moral purposes , by the repre- sentation of a fable , seems to have been the universal intention , from the first institution of the Drama to ...
... dramatic imitation . Every species of poetry has its distinct offices . The effecting certain moral purposes , by the repre- sentation of a fable , seems to have been the universal intention , from the first institution of the Drama to ...
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