SheridanHarper, 1883 - 205 páginas |
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... attempt to improve the elocution of his contemporaries . " What influence can Mr. Sheridan have upon the language of this great country by his narrow exertions ? " asks the great lexicographer . " Sir , it is burn- ing a candle at Dover ...
... attempt to improve the elocution of his contemporaries . " What influence can Mr. Sheridan have upon the language of this great country by his narrow exertions ? " asks the great lexicographer . " Sir , it is burn- ing a candle at Dover ...
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... attempt was a farce called Jupiter ; the subject being the story of Ixion , in which , curiously enough , the after - treatment of the Critic is shadowed forth in various points , the little drama being in the form of a rehearsal before ...
... attempt was a farce called Jupiter ; the subject being the story of Ixion , in which , curiously enough , the after - treatment of the Critic is shadowed forth in various points , the little drama being in the form of a rehearsal before ...
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... attempts to shake off his society , frightening her by such old - fashioned ex- pedients as threatening his own life , and declaring that he could not live without seeing her , incessant consultations were necessary with the young ...
... attempts to shake off his society , frightening her by such old - fashioned ex- pedients as threatening his own life , and declaring that he could not live without seeing her , incessant consultations were necessary with the young ...
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... and disclosed the reasons which prompted her flight . When Matthews heard of this he published the following advertisement in a Bath news- paper : " Mr. Richard S ******* having attempted , in a 26 [ CHAP . RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN .
... and disclosed the reasons which prompted her flight . When Matthews heard of this he published the following advertisement in a Bath news- paper : " Mr. Richard S ******* having attempted , in a 26 [ CHAP . RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN .
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... attempted , in a letter left be- hind him for that purpose , to account for his scandalous method of running away from this place by insinuations derogatory to my char- acter and that of a young lady innocent so far as relates to me or ...
... attempted , in a letter left be- hind him for that purpose , to account for his scandalous method of running away from this place by insinuations derogatory to my char- acter and that of a young lady innocent so far as relates to me or ...
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Página 131 - The popular harangue, the tart reply, The logic, and the wisdom, and the wit, And the loud laugh— I long to know them all ; I burn to set the imprisoned wranglers free, And give them voice and utterance once again.
Página 202 - MOTLEY'S DUTCH REPUBLIC. The Rise of the Dutch Republic. A History. By JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY, LL.D., DCL With a Portrait of William of Orange.
Página 138 - His sparkling and highly finished declamation lasted two days; but the Hall was crowded to suffocation during the whole time. It was said that fifty guineas had been paid for a single ticket. Sheridan...
Página 134 - But neither the culprit nor his advocates attracted so much notice as the accusers. In the midst of the blaze of red drapery, a space had been fitted up with green benches and tables for the Commons. The managers, with Burke at their head, appeared in full dress.
Página 89 - Thus at our friends we laugh, who feel the dart ; To reach our feelings, we ourselves must smart. Is our young bard so young, to think that he Can stop the full spring-tide of calumny? Knows he the world so little, and its trade? Alas ! the devil's sooner raised than laid.
Página 162 - They boast they come but to improve our state, enlarge our thoughts, and free us from the yoke of error ! Yes: they will give enlightened freedom to our minds, who are themselves the slaves of passion, avarice, and pride. They offer us their protection. Yes, such protection as vultures give to lambs — covering and devouring them...
Página 201 - GEBLER (Karl Von). Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia, from Authentic Sources. Translated with the sanction of the Author, by Mrs. GEORGE STURGE. Demy 8vo. Cloth, price i2,$. GEDDES (James). History of the Administration of John de Witt, Grand Pensionary of Holland.
Página 77 - Tis very true. She generally designs well, has a free tongue and a bold invention ; but her colouring is too dark, and her outlines often extravagant. She wants that delicacy of tint, and mellowness of sneer, which distinguishes your ladyship's scandal.
Página 32 - Ask'st thou how long my love will stay, When all that's new is past? How long, ah Delia, can I say How long my life will last? Dry be that tear, be hush'd that sigh, At least I'll love thee till I die: Hush'd be that sigh.