Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear, Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets: With Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. VoltaireJ. Dodsley, 1769 - 288 pages |
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... and exertion of ftrength , depend on the mind , which animates the form . The critic but fashions the body of a work ; the poet must add the foul , which gives of force force and direction to its actions and gef- tures : 6 INTRODUCTION .
... and exertion of ftrength , depend on the mind , which animates the form . The critic but fashions the body of a work ; the poet must add the foul , which gives of force force and direction to its actions and gef- tures : 6 INTRODUCTION .
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... force and direction to its actions and gef- tures : when one of these critics has attempted to finish a work by his own rules , he has rarely been able to convey into it one spark of divine fire ; and the hero of his piece , whom he ...
... force and direction to its actions and gef- tures : when one of these critics has attempted to finish a work by his own rules , he has rarely been able to convey into it one spark of divine fire ; and the hero of his piece , whom he ...
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... force of nature , which we ought to view as we do other prodigies , with an attention to , and admiration of their ftupendous parts , and proud irregularity of greatness . It has been already declared that Shake- spear is not to be ...
... force of nature , which we ought to view as we do other prodigies , with an attention to , and admiration of their ftupendous parts , and proud irregularity of greatness . It has been already declared that Shake- spear is not to be ...
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... force of genius rose so much above the age and circumftances in which he was born , and who , even when he deviates moft from rules , can rife to faults true critics dare not mend . In delineating characters he must be allowed far to ...
... force of genius rose so much above the age and circumftances in which he was born , and who , even when he deviates moft from rules , can rife to faults true critics dare not mend . In delineating characters he must be allowed far to ...
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... force and efficacy of the dramatic manner , that he often drops the narrative to affume it ; and Ariftotle fays , that for having invented the dramatic imitation , and not only on account of his other excellencies , He alone deferves ...
... force and efficacy of the dramatic manner , that he often drops the narrative to affume it ; and Ariftotle fays , that for having invented the dramatic imitation , and not only on account of his other excellencies , He alone deferves ...
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