French Tragedy in the Reign of Louis XVI: And the Early Years of the French Revolution, 1774-1792 |
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Page 74
... less variety than the German , less of the picturesque , and none of the horrible , but it gives evidence of greater concentration , more careful preparation , less re- spect for the historical background , and greater knowledge of the ...
... less variety than the German , less of the picturesque , and none of the horrible , but it gives evidence of greater concentration , more careful preparation , less re- spect for the historical background , and greater knowledge of the ...
Page 81
... less than twenty - four hours . A picturesque effect is sought in the showing of a handsome tomb , an urn , a forest , and a prison cell . The author allows killing on the stage , but he is careful to have the victim's body fall behind ...
... less than twenty - four hours . A picturesque effect is sought in the showing of a handsome tomb , an urn , a forest , and a prison cell . The author allows killing on the stage , but he is careful to have the victim's body fall behind ...
Page 87
... less of a role . These with the devoted daughter who has not seen her father since her early childhood , her helpful lover , and minor characters make up the cast . 8 The action is unified and takes place within twenty - four hours . In ...
... less of a role . These with the devoted daughter who has not seen her father since her early childhood , her helpful lover , and minor characters make up the cast . 8 The action is unified and takes place within twenty - four hours . In ...
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Tragedy in the New Theater April 1782June 1789 | 85 |
MarieJoseph Chénier and J L Laya 17861792 | 105 |
CharlesPhilippe Ronsin and VincentAntoine Arnault | 119 |
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