The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare, Volume 1F. C. and J. Rivington, 1821 - Theater |
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... observations . But as this unfortunately was not the case , the reader may expect to be told , under what circumstances , and with what pre- tensions , the present editor appears before him , and what are the advantages which are ...
... observations . But as this unfortunately was not the case , the reader may expect to be told , under what circumstances , and with what pre- tensions , the present editor appears before him , and what are the advantages which are ...
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... which Dr. Johnson has observed no pretence can justify . I may add , that it is not every one that could have deci- phered his notes . When he was not hurried he wrote a very clear and an elegant hand ; but as his vi ADVERTISEMENT .
... which Dr. Johnson has observed no pretence can justify . I may add , that it is not every one that could have deci- phered his notes . When he was not hurried he wrote a very clear and an elegant hand ; but as his vi ADVERTISEMENT .
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... observed , that a picture is not generally thrown into the bargain in negociations of this nature . The authority of Sir Joshua Reynolds is covertly introduced against the authenticity of this portrait , he having , we are told ...
... observed , that a picture is not generally thrown into the bargain in negociations of this nature . The authority of Sir Joshua Reynolds is covertly introduced against the authenticity of this portrait , he having , we are told ...
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... observations . In looking to the opinion which Mr. Malone had formed of Ben Jonson , and his hostility to Shakspeare , an opinion with which I must take this early opportunity of saying I never could coincide , it is important , with a ...
... observations . In looking to the opinion which Mr. Malone had formed of Ben Jonson , and his hostility to Shakspeare , an opinion with which I must take this early opportunity of saying I never could coincide , it is important , with a ...
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... observed , ' the muse of Shakspeare had supported , and whom his last Will shewed that he had not forgotten ! ' However great may be the obligations of Jonson to Shakspeare , ( of which , I believe , the reader has here had a full ...
... observed , ' the muse of Shakspeare had supported , and whom his last Will shewed that he had not forgotten ! ' However great may be the obligations of Jonson to Shakspeare , ( of which , I believe , the reader has here had a full ...
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