The Elements of Dramatic Criticism: Containing an Analysis of the Stage Under the Following Heads, Tragedy, Tragi-comedy, Comedy, Pantomime, and Farce. With a Sketch of the Education of the Greek and Roman Actors; Concluding with Some General Instructions for Succeeding in the Art of ActingG. Kearsly, 1775 - 216 oldal |
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8. oldal
... amongst many other reasons , incorporated it into tragedy ; accordingly we find the cho rus of Æfchylus refuming its original office , reciting the praises of the local deities , demi- gods , and heroes taking the part of diftreffed ...
... amongst many other reasons , incorporated it into tragedy ; accordingly we find the cho rus of Æfchylus refuming its original office , reciting the praises of the local deities , demi- gods , and heroes taking the part of diftreffed ...
20. oldal
... amongst the rest a re- cital , which Aulus Gellius gives of the ad- venture that happened to a comedian , whose name was Polus , who acted the part of Elec- tra , inform us , that it was customary for them to make men act female ...
... amongst the rest a re- cital , which Aulus Gellius gives of the ad- venture that happened to a comedian , whose name was Polus , who acted the part of Elec- tra , inform us , that it was customary for them to make men act female ...
41. oldal
... , in re- fpect to morals , fhould be chofen as the hero . of tragedy ; we are now to fpeak of his lity ; and here Ariftotle gives the rule : " he qua- muft 1 must be chofen from amongst those who are of eminent [ 41 ]
... , in re- fpect to morals , fhould be chofen as the hero . of tragedy ; we are now to fpeak of his lity ; and here Ariftotle gives the rule : " he qua- muft 1 must be chofen from amongst those who are of eminent [ 41 ]
42. oldal
... amongst those who are of eminent quality and great reputation . " " Tis true , there happen extraordinary and tragical adventures enough amongst people of low and middling conditions , which might take place in tragedy ; but we believe ...
... amongst those who are of eminent quality and great reputation . " " Tis true , there happen extraordinary and tragical adventures enough amongst people of low and middling conditions , which might take place in tragedy ; but we believe ...
44. oldal
... amongst those who are afflicted with the like misfortunes as our- felves , that we are led by inftinct to affociate with , fuch generally make themselves part- ners of our pains , and confole us with their fympathy : Dido , under this ...
... amongst those who are afflicted with the like misfortunes as our- felves , that we are led by inftinct to affociate with , fuch generally make themselves part- ners of our pains , and confole us with their fympathy : Dido , under this ...
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