The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Volume 31811 A drama is appended to each number of v. 1-2 |
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... Mother of our Lord , in whom the sweetest pity reigns , deign to assuage our grief ! * Orfanetti , a diminutive of orfani : a flattering and kind expression Saint Philip says : In charity , condescend to offer HISTORY OF THE STAGE . 13.
... Mother of our Lord , in whom the sweetest pity reigns , deign to assuage our grief ! * Orfanetti , a diminutive of orfani : a flattering and kind expression Saint Philip says : In charity , condescend to offer HISTORY OF THE STAGE . 13.
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... expression of his eye , united to his thorough know- ledge , not only of the text , but the meaning of his author . Mr. Cooke , in Richard , differs not more widely from , than he surpasses , every other representative of the part . He ...
... expression of his eye , united to his thorough know- ledge , not only of the text , but the meaning of his author . Mr. Cooke , in Richard , differs not more widely from , than he surpasses , every other representative of the part . He ...
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... expression . When he exclaims , Nay , do not pause , for I did kill king Henry— But ' twas thy beauty that provoked ... expressions of ardent attach- ment , displayed a mind deeply read in the language of genuine passion . The cool and ...
... expression . When he exclaims , Nay , do not pause , for I did kill king Henry— But ' twas thy beauty that provoked ... expressions of ardent attach- ment , displayed a mind deeply read in the language of genuine passion . The cool and ...
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... expression of Archidamas , in the Bondman , we discover , perhaps , the origin of an image in Paradise Lost : O'er our heads , with sail - stretch'd wings , Destruction hovers . - The Bondman , act 1. sc . 3 Milton says of Satan , His ...
... expression of Archidamas , in the Bondman , we discover , perhaps , the origin of an image in Paradise Lost : O'er our heads , with sail - stretch'd wings , Destruction hovers . - The Bondman , act 1. sc . 3 Milton says of Satan , His ...
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... expressions , and could speak very well upon grave subjects ; but he soon grew tired of serious conversation , and re- turned naturally to his favourite amusement , mimicry , in which he did not excel ; for he drew caricatures by which ...
... expressions , and could speak very well upon grave subjects ; but he soon grew tired of serious conversation , and re- turned naturally to his favourite amusement , mimicry , in which he did not excel ; for he drew caricatures by which ...
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Page 258 - And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own. Well then, it now appears you need my help: Go to, then; you come to me, and you say, "Shylock, we would have moneys...
Page 258 - Signior Antonio, many a time and oft In the Rialto you have rated me About my moneys and my usances : Still have I borne it with a patient shrug ; For sufferance is the badge of all our tribe. You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own.
Page 391 - Let it be so ; thy truth then be thy dower : For, by the sacred radiance of the sun, The mysteries of Hecate, and the night ; By all the operation of the orbs From whom we do exist and cease to be...
Page 258 - I hate him for he is a Christian, But more for that in low simplicity He lends out money gratis and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice.
Page 39 - Though I look old, yet I am strong and lusty: For in my youth I never did apply Hot and rebellious liquors in my blood; Nor did not with unbashful forehead woo The means of weakness and debility; Therefore my age is as a lusty winter, Frosty, but kindly: let me go with you; I'll do the service of a younger man In all your business and necessities.
Page 316 - So may the outward shows be least themselves : The world is still deceived with ornament. In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt, But, being seasoned with a gracious voice, Obscures the show of evil?
Page 321 - He hath disgraced me and hindered me of half a million ; laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies! and what's his reason? I am a Jew ! Hath not a Jew eyes? hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions?
Page 390 - Lear. To thee and thine hereditary ever Remain this ample third of our fair kingdom ; No less in space, validity, and pleasure Than that conferr'd on Goneril.
Page 385 - All the images of nature were still present to him, and he drew them not laboriously, but luckily: when he describes any thing, you more than see it, you feel it too. Those who accuse him to have wanted learning, give him the greater commendation : he was naturally learned; he needed not the spectacles of books to read nature; he looked inwards, and found her there.
Page 258 - But more, for that, in low simplicity, He lends out money gratis, and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice. If I can catch him once upon the hip, I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him. He hates our sacred nation; and he rails, Even there where merchants most do congregate, On me, my bargains, and my well-won thrift, Which he calls interest. Cursed be my tribe If I forgive him!