Representative English Dramas from Dryden to SheridanOxford University Press, American Branch, 1914 - 459 pages |
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... flush of his enthusiasm over his verse , and he not only used it in the heroic plays but defended it in the critical essays . A serious play , he says , " is indeed the representation of Nature , but ' tis Nature 8 THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA.
... flush of his enthusiasm over his verse , and he not only used it in the heroic plays but defended it in the critical essays . A serious play , he says , " is indeed the representation of Nature , but ' tis Nature 8 THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA.
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Frederick Tupper James Waddell Tupper. indeed the representation of Nature , but ' tis Nature wrought up to a higher pitch . The plot , the characters , the wit , the passions , the descriptions , are all exalted above the level of ...
Frederick Tupper James Waddell Tupper. indeed the representation of Nature , but ' tis Nature wrought up to a higher pitch . The plot , the characters , the wit , the passions , the descriptions , are all exalted above the level of ...
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... nature , am thy subjects ' king . Boab . I do not want your counsel to di- rect , Or aid to help me punish or protect . Almanz . Thou want'st ' em both , or better thou wouldst know , Than to let factions in thy kingdom grow . Divided ...
... nature , am thy subjects ' king . Boab . I do not want your counsel to di- rect , Or aid to help me punish or protect . Almanz . Thou want'st ' em both , or better thou wouldst know , Than to let factions in thy kingdom grow . Divided ...
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... nature's gone ; X But youth is strong enough to walk alone . Abdal . In cursed ambition I no rest should find , But must for ever lose my peace of mind . Zul . Methinks that peace of mind were bravely lost . A crown , whate'er we give ...
... nature's gone ; X But youth is strong enough to walk alone . Abdal . In cursed ambition I no rest should find , But must for ever lose my peace of mind . Zul . Methinks that peace of mind were bravely lost . A crown , whate'er we give ...
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... nature , and past remedy , You'll still disquiet my too loving heart : Now we are friends , ' tis best for both to part . Abdelm . [ taking her hand ] . By this - will you not give me leave to swear ? Lyndar . You would be perjured if ...
... nature , and past remedy , You'll still disquiet my too loving heart : Now we are friends , ' tis best for both to part . Abdelm . [ taking her hand ] . By this - will you not give me leave to swear ? Lyndar . You would be perjured if ...
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