The Modern British Drama, Volume 1William Miller, 1811 - English drama |
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Page 11
... truth.- It were to be wished we could complete the couplet ; but Otway never " moralized his song . " Yet , notwithstanding change of manners and re- finement of taste , and in despite of a tendency , worse than dubious , the Orphan ...
... truth.- It were to be wished we could complete the couplet ; but Otway never " moralized his song . " Yet , notwithstanding change of manners and re- finement of taste , and in despite of a tendency , worse than dubious , the Orphan ...
Page 11
... contain scenes so true to nature and feeling , yet so well graced with poetical beauty , as justly to challenge for her a place in the foremost rank of tragic authors . The truth seems to REMARKS ON ENGLISH TRAGEDY .
... contain scenes so true to nature and feeling , yet so well graced with poetical beauty , as justly to challenge for her a place in the foremost rank of tragic authors . The truth seems to REMARKS ON ENGLISH TRAGEDY .
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... truth , it were an endless thing , And too ambitious , to aspire to him . Weak as we are , and almost breathless swim In this deep water , do but you hold out Your helping hands , and we shall tack about . And something do to save us ...
... truth , it were an endless thing , And too ambitious , to aspire to him . Weak as we are , and almost breathless swim In this deep water , do but you hold out Your helping hands , and we shall tack about . And something do to save us ...
Page 36
... Truth will offend you . Arb . You take all great care what will offend me , When you dare to utter such things as these . Mar. You told Tigranes , you had won his land With that sole arm , prop'd by divinity : Was not that bragging ...
... Truth will offend you . Arb . You take all great care what will offend me , When you dare to utter such things as these . Mar. You told Tigranes , you had won his land With that sole arm , prop'd by divinity : Was not that bragging ...
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... truth , and boldly such a truth As might offend another . I have been Too passionate and idle ; thou shalt see A swift amendment . But I want those parts You praise me for : I fight for all the world ! Give thee a sword , and thou wilt ...
... truth , and boldly such a truth As might offend another . I have been Too passionate and idle ; thou shalt see A swift amendment . But I want those parts You praise me for : I fight for all the world ! Give thee a sword , and thou wilt ...
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