A New History of the English Stage, from the Restoration to the Liberty of the Theatres, in Connection with the Patent Houses ...Tinsley brothers, 1882 - 900 oldal |
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... thought was . He was taken to a surgeon's , and it was found that his teeth had been shot away and his jaw- bone shattered . To a good actor this was ruin , and in an address to the public it was stated that it was uncertain that he ...
... thought was . He was taken to a surgeon's , and it was found that his teeth had been shot away and his jaw- bone shattered . To a good actor this was ruin , and in an address to the public it was stated that it was uncertain that he ...
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... thought this a proper opportunity to secure a little conversation with her ; but notwithstanding the fine things he said to her , she rather chose to give the music the prefer- ence of her attention . This indifference was so offensive ...
... thought this a proper opportunity to secure a little conversation with her ; but notwithstanding the fine things he said to her , she rather chose to give the music the prefer- ence of her attention . This indifference was so offensive ...
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... thoughts occurred to him , craving the favour of the pen and ink , as it were , just to take a memorandum . In 1727 , he came from Richmond , and meeting with two acquaintances , Marchant and Gregory , he went in with them to a coffee ...
... thoughts occurred to him , craving the favour of the pen and ink , as it were , just to take a memorandum . In 1727 , he came from Richmond , and meeting with two acquaintances , Marchant and Gregory , he went in with them to a coffee ...
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... thought he would revenge himself upon his mother . Accordingly , he wrote " The Bastard , " in which occurs a famous line : Blest be the bastard's birth ! through wondrous ways He shines eccentric like a comet's blaze . No sickly fruit ...
... thought he would revenge himself upon his mother . Accordingly , he wrote " The Bastard , " in which occurs a famous line : Blest be the bastard's birth ! through wondrous ways He shines eccentric like a comet's blaze . No sickly fruit ...
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... thought it would be better to write a comedy on the same plan . This was what gave rise to ' The Beggar's Opera . ' He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift , the doctor did not like the project . As he carried it on ...
... thought it would be better to write a comedy on the same plan . This was what gave rise to ' The Beggar's Opera . ' He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift , the doctor did not like the project . As he carried it on ...
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25. oldal - We were all, at the first night of it, in great uncertainty of the event ; till we were very much encouraged by overhearing the Duke of Argyle, who sat in the next box to us, say, ' It will do — it must do ! I see it in the eyes of them.
313. oldal - ... who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physic will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this character of our common friend. But what are the hopes of man ? I am disappointed by that stroke of death which has eclipsed the gaiety of nations, and impoverished the public stock of harmless pleasure.
284. oldal - JOHNSON. " Because, Sir, she is a favourite of the public ; and when the public cares the thousandth part for you that it does for her, I will go to your benefit too.
248. oldal - ... by the name aforesaid shall be able and capable in law to have, hold, receive, enjoy, possess and retain for...
163. oldal - Ah ! let not Censure term our fate our choice, The stage but echoes back the public voice ; The drama's laws, the drama's patrons give, For we that live to please, must please to live. Then prompt no more the follies you decry, As tyrants doom their tools of guilt to die ; 'Tis yours, this night, to bid the reign commence Of rescued Nature and reviving Sense ; To chase the charms of sound, the pomp of show, For useful mirth and salutary woe ; Bid scenic Virtue form the rising age, And Truth diffuse...
185. oldal - WITH that low cunning, which in fools supplies, And amply too, the place of being wise, Which Nature, kind, indulgent parent ! gave To qualify the blockhead for a knave...
125. oldal - The trial scene wound up the fulness of my reputation. Here I was well listened to, and here I made such a silent yet forcible impression on my audience, that I retired from this great attempt most perfectly satisfied. On my return to the green-room, after the play was over, it was crowded with nobility and critics, who all complimented me in the warmest and most unbounded manner ; and the situation I felt myself in, I must confess, was one of the most flattering and intoxicating of my whole life....
214. oldal - I have a perfect recollection of the strong sensation which Douglas excited among its inhabitants. The men talked of the rehearsals; the ladies repeated what they had heard of the story ; some had procured as a great favour, copies of the most striking passages, which they recited at the earnest request of the company. I was present at the representation ; the applause was enthusiastic ; but a better criterion of its merits was the tears of the audience, which the tender part of the drama drew forth...
257. oldal - I will endeavour to remove and not argue about them. To bring in any new judges either of its merits or faults I can never submit to. Upon a former occasion when my other play was before Mr. Garrick he offered to bring me before Mr. Whitehead's tribunal, but I refused the proposal with indignation : I hope I shall not experience as hard treatment from you as from him.
40. oldal - Saunders, her body was by her express request dressed ' in a very fine Brussels lace head-dress, a holland shift with a tucker and double ruffles of the same lace, and a pair of new kid gloves, and was then wrapped in a winding-sheet of fine linen.