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... time , when her best and dearest in- terests appear to be somewhat endangered by the desolating despotism which surrounds her . I conceived that the character of a patriot , which I have attempted to draw , however dan- gerous PREFACE .
... time , when her best and dearest in- terests appear to be somewhat endangered by the desolating despotism which surrounds her . I conceived that the character of a patriot , which I have attempted to draw , however dan- gerous PREFACE .
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... patriot , and to place him in circumstances calculated to call forth the noblest passion of man , -the love of his country . But he is a patriot according to the old established stand- ard ; -made up by the regular prescription approved ...
... patriot , and to place him in circumstances calculated to call forth the noblest passion of man , -the love of his country . But he is a patriot according to the old established stand- ard ; -made up by the regular prescription approved ...
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... of tyranny and oppression , are considered as calculated to make them discontented or disaffected , under a system of lawful sway and just authority ; that , in short , the hero , and the patriot , are to be interdicted li ...
... of tyranny and oppression , are considered as calculated to make them discontented or disaffected , under a system of lawful sway and just authority ; that , in short , the hero , and the patriot , are to be interdicted li ...
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A Tragedy, in Five Acts Martin Archer Shee. hero , and the patriot , are to be interdicted on our stage , as characters of fearful influence , and dangerous ex- ample ; and that the vigour of our national drama , so long the boasted ...
A Tragedy, in Five Acts Martin Archer Shee. hero , and the patriot , are to be interdicted on our stage , as characters of fearful influence , and dangerous ex- ample ; and that the vigour of our national drama , so long the boasted ...
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... patriot sword requires , What little skill , & c . - Here our new licenser commences his operations ; here the vigilant guardian of the public weal , -the judi- cious Dogberry of the new dramatic police , first springs the rattle of Our ...
... patriot sword requires , What little skill , & c . - Here our new licenser commences his operations ; here the vigilant guardian of the public weal , -the judi- cious Dogberry of the new dramatic police , first springs the rattle of Our ...
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AMANTHA arms Author Baron beneath BERTHA blood boards bound brave castle cause Cavendish Square character CHARLES KEMBLE child claims Coloured CONRAD containing Count Alasco country's curse danger dare death dramatic duty E'en Exeunt Exit fate father fear feel GERMAN LANGUAGE Grace guard Gustavus Vasa hand hear heart Heaven HOHENDAHL honest honor hope illustrated interests JAMES PARKINSON JEROME Jones knaves Lay Brother liberty Licenser live London Lord Chamberlain loyal MALINSKI MARTIN ARCHER SHEE moral noble o'er patriot PETER JONAS Plates political Practice price 12s principles published by Sherwood rage RIENSKI Royal ruffian rush safety SCENE Second Edition secret passage sentiment shew slave soldier soul spirit stage SWARTSBURG sword thee thou hast thought tion Tragedy traitor trust Twas twere tyrants uncon Valuable Works published vengeance virtue Volume 8vo WALSINGHAM words wretch wrongs zeal
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Page xxi - I have heard, That guilty creatures sitting at a play Have by the very cunning of the scene Been struck so to the soul that presently They have proclaim'd their malefactions; For murder, though it have no tongue, will speak With most miraculous organ.
Page 11 - LIFE IN LONDON : or, the Day and Night Scenes of Jerry Hawthorn, Esq., and his Elegant Friend, Corinthian Tom.
Page xlix - I'm amongst you, and by Heaven it glads me, To see so many virtues thus united, To restore justice and dethrone oppression. Command this sword, if you would have it quiet, Into this breast; but if you think it worthy To cut the throats of reverend rogues in robes, Send me into the cursed assembled Senate; It shrinks not, though I meet a father there; Would you behold this city flaming ? Here's A hand shall bear a lighted torch at noon To the Arsenal, and set its gates on fire.
Page 65 - When you censure the age, Be cautious and sage, Lest the courtiers offended, should be ; If you mention vice or bribe, 'Tis so pat to all the tribe, Each cries — That was levelld at me.
Page 72 - This sober conduct is a mighty virtue In lukewarm patriots. CATO. Come ! no more, Sempronius, All here are friends to Rome, and to each other.
Page l - Batter't to ruin. But above all I charge you, Shed blood enough; spare neither sex nor age, Name nor condition; if there live a senator After to-morrow...
Page 76 - Tis not rebellion to resist oppression ; Tis virtue to avenge our country's wrongs, And self-defence to strike at an usurper.
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Page xlix - Let him groan under't long, linger an age In the worst agonies and pangs of death, And find its ease, but late.
Page liv - I do conclude, that at this time, without considerable omissions, the Tragedy should not be acted ; and whilst I am persuaded, that your intentions are upright, I conceive that it is precisely for this reason, (though it may not strike Authors) that it has been the wisdom of the Legislature to have an Examiner appointed, and power given to the Chamberlain of the Household, to judge, whether certain plays should be acted at all, or not acted at particular times.