The Plays of William Shakespeare: With the Corrections and Illustrations of Various Commentators, Volume 1C. Bathurst, 1773 |
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... strange , that , in enumerating the defects of this writer , I have not yet mentioned his neglect of the unities ; his violation of those laws which have been instituted and established by the joint authority of poets and of criticks ...
... strange , that , in enumerating the defects of this writer , I have not yet mentioned his neglect of the unities ; his violation of those laws which have been instituted and established by the joint authority of poets and of criticks ...
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... he that wrote for fuch an audience was under the neceffity of looking round for strange events and fabulous transactions , and that incredibi lity ,. events * It is extraordinary that this gentleman should attempt so PREFACE .
... he that wrote for fuch an audience was under the neceffity of looking round for strange events and fabulous transactions , and that incredibi lity ,. events * It is extraordinary that this gentleman should attempt so PREFACE .
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... strange mistakes by ignorance or negligence , and that therefore fomething may be properly attempted by criticifm , keeping the middle way between prefump- tion and timidity . Such criticism I have attempted to practise , and , where ...
... strange mistakes by ignorance or negligence , and that therefore fomething may be properly attempted by criticifm , keeping the middle way between prefump- tion and timidity . Such criticism I have attempted to practise , and , where ...
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... strange , unexpected , and con- sequently most unnatural , events and incidents ; the most exaggerated thoughts ; the most verbose and bombaft expression ; the most pompous rhymes , and thundering versification . In comedy , nothing was ...
... strange , unexpected , and con- sequently most unnatural , events and incidents ; the most exaggerated thoughts ; the most verbose and bombaft expression ; the most pompous rhymes , and thundering versification . In comedy , nothing was ...
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... strange oaths , and bearded like the pard , Jealous in honour , fudden and quick in quarrel , Seeking the bubble reputation Ev'n in the cannon's mouth . And then the justice In fair round belly , with good capon lind , With eyes fevere ...
... strange oaths , and bearded like the pard , Jealous in honour , fudden and quick in quarrel , Seeking the bubble reputation Ev'n in the cannon's mouth . And then the justice In fair round belly , with good capon lind , With eyes fevere ...
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