Lectures on the English Comic WritersDoubleday, 1960 - 239 oldal |
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43. oldal
... rule at present , in these cases , to speak highly of the Doctor's authority , and to dissent from almost every one of his critical decisions . For my own part , I so far consider this preference given to the comic genius of the poet as 43.
... rule at present , in these cases , to speak highly of the Doctor's authority , and to dissent from almost every one of his critical decisions . For my own part , I so far consider this preference given to the comic genius of the poet as 43.
58. oldal
... given her guests neat entertainment , a capon being brought upon the table , in- stead of a spoon , she took a mouthful of claret , and spouted into the hollow bird : such an accident happened in this en- tertainment : you know ...
... given her guests neat entertainment , a capon being brought upon the table , in- stead of a spoon , she took a mouthful of claret , and spouted into the hollow bird : such an accident happened in this en- tertainment : you know ...
60. oldal
... given him on purpose by the author , is hard to conceive . This play was Dryden's favourite . It is indeed full of sharp , biting sentences against the women , of which he was fond . The following may serve as a specimen . Truewit says ...
... given him on purpose by the author , is hard to conceive . This play was Dryden's favourite . It is indeed full of sharp , biting sentences against the women , of which he was fond . The following may serve as a specimen . Truewit says ...
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