Drama: Or, Theatrical Pocket Magazine ..., Volume 7T. and J. Elvey., 1824 - Theater Wholly dedicated to the stage, and containing original dramatic biography, essays, criticisms, poetry, reviews ... with occasional notices of the country theatres, the whole forming a complete critical and biographical illustration of the British stage. |
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... admirable performance of Miss KELLY and WRENCH , forgot to take care of his hat , and it fell into the pit . The moment he perceived the serious loss which he had sustained , considering generosity in that instance to be true policy ...
... admirable performance of Miss KELLY and WRENCH , forgot to take care of his hat , and it fell into the pit . The moment he perceived the serious loss which he had sustained , considering generosity in that instance to be true policy ...
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... admiration of the genius of our im- mortal bard , and are endeavouring to represent him with , at least , some of the splendour he deserves , and I am surprised they have not directed their attention to those splendid creations of fancy ...
... admiration of the genius of our im- mortal bard , and are endeavouring to represent him with , at least , some of the splendour he deserves , and I am surprised they have not directed their attention to those splendid creations of fancy ...
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... admiration throughout the world . It is reported that he perished through want ! E. DARLINGTON . ON THE PRETERNATURAL ... admirable judge of human nature , with a capacity most extensive , and an invention most happy , he contented ...
... admiration throughout the world . It is reported that he perished through want ! E. DARLINGTON . ON THE PRETERNATURAL ... admirable judge of human nature , with a capacity most extensive , and an invention most happy , he contented ...
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... admirable . The most effective scene , however , and the one in which Covent Garden sets at immeasurable distance all its minor competitors , was that which is termed the in- cantation scene . The fluttering of pinions , the moving of ...
... admirable . The most effective scene , however , and the one in which Covent Garden sets at immeasurable distance all its minor competitors , was that which is termed the in- cantation scene . The fluttering of pinions , the moving of ...
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... admiration of his vocal powers immediately procured him an appointment among the choristers . Here he remained three years without peculiar distinction , till the late celebrated Mr. JACKSON succeeded to the situation of organist , when ...
... admiration of his vocal powers immediately procured him an appointment among the choristers . Here he remained three years without peculiar distinction , till the late celebrated Mr. JACKSON succeeded to the situation of organist , when ...
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Page 34 - In the most high and palmy state of Rome, A little ere the mightiest Julius fell, The graves stood tenantless, and the sheeted dead Did squeak and gibber in the Roman streets...
Page 242 - He played so truly. So by error to his fate They all consented; But viewing him since (alas, too late) They have repented. And have sought (to give new birth) In baths to steep him; But, being so much too good for earth, Heaven vows to keep him.
Page 205 - Doubt thou the stars are fire ; Doubt that the sun doth move ; Doubt truth to be a liar ; But never doubt I love.
Page 345 - will make you sure of a clean shirt and a shoulder of mutton every day." This counsel was rejected : the profit and principal were lost, and Gay sunk under the calamity so low that his life became in danger.
Page 33 - Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made his course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself, The bell then beating one, — Mar.
Page 265 - You're kindly welcome, sir," she said. "What is your father, my pretty maid?" "My father's a farmer, sir," she said. "Say, will you marry me, my pretty maid ?" "Yes, if you please, kind sir," she said. "What is your fortune, my pretty maid ?" "My face is my fortune, sir," she said. "Then I can't marry you, my pretty maid!
Page 147 - Theatre in Goodman's fields, this day, will be performed a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, divided into Two Parts Tickets at three, two, and one shilling. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Fleece Tavern, next the Theatre NB — Between the two parts of the Concert, will be presented an Historical Play, called The Life and Death of King Richard the Third Containing the distress of K.
Page 63 - Had I been any god of power, I would Have sunk the sea within the earth or ere It should the good ship so have swallow'd and The fraughting souls within her.
Page 147 - Field, being the last that was fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster ; with many other true Historical Passages.
Page 309 - None but they who set a just value upon the blessings of LIBERTY are worthy to enjoy her. In vain we toiled; in vain we fought ; we bled in vain; if you, our offspring, want valor to repel the assaults of her invaders.