The Stage: Both Before and Behind the Curtain, from "observations Taken on the Spot", Volumes 1-3Richard Bentley, 1840 - Theater |
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Page xvii
... thing of the kind to himself ) a most auspicious opening , began to waver in the fulfil- ment of such promise . As the introduction of all such expensive expedients as Mr. Bunn had resorted to was voted quite out of the question , and ...
... thing of the kind to himself ) a most auspicious opening , began to waver in the fulfil- ment of such promise . As the introduction of all such expensive expedients as Mr. Bunn had resorted to was voted quite out of the question , and ...
Page xx
... thing as cramming down the public throat doctrines that are not palatable to the public taste ? I rank myself amongst the foremost of Miss Kelly's admirers , and was gratified in affording her the use of Drury Lane Theatre to take her ...
... thing as cramming down the public throat doctrines that are not palatable to the public taste ? I rank myself amongst the foremost of Miss Kelly's admirers , and was gratified in affording her the use of Drury Lane Theatre to take her ...
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... But though it scatter its envenomed darts Around our Regal Shrine , Their shafts must pierce through millions ' subjects ' hearts , Before they can reach thine ! xxiv PREFACE .. One thing the deed will prove - FREFACE . xxiii.
... But though it scatter its envenomed darts Around our Regal Shrine , Their shafts must pierce through millions ' subjects ' hearts , Before they can reach thine ! xxiv PREFACE .. One thing the deed will prove - FREFACE . xxiii.
Page xxiv
... thing the deed will prove - all else above- Though steeped in crime it be , How deep , and fond , and lasting , is the love Thy people have for thee ! With reference to the tendency of my animad- versions , and the freedom of my remarks ...
... thing the deed will prove - all else above- Though steeped in crime it be , How deep , and fond , and lasting , is the love Thy people have for thee ! With reference to the tendency of my animad- versions , and the freedom of my remarks ...
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... thing of him who has had to groan beneath its fardels . Biography is but an attempt at fame , and fame is the most worthless strumpet that ever beguiled a man into a conception of his own importance : " For this men write , speak ...
... thing of him who has had to groan beneath its fardels . Biography is but an attempt at fame , and fame is the most worthless strumpet that ever beguiled a man into a conception of his own importance : " For this men write , speak ...
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