SheridanHarper, 1883 - 205 páginas |
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... produce ; and although not over - strict in his own conduct , yet he took care of the morality of his scholars , whom he sent to the university remarkably well- grounded in all kinds of learning , and not ill - instructed in the social ...
... produce ; and although not over - strict in his own conduct , yet he took care of the morality of his scholars , whom he sent to the university remarkably well- grounded in all kinds of learning , and not ill - instructed in the social ...
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... producing a volume of so - called translations from a dubious Latin au- thor called Aristænetus , of whom no one knows much , and on whom at least it was very easy for them to father the light and frothy verses , which no one was likely ...
... producing a volume of so - called translations from a dubious Latin au- thor called Aristænetus , of whom no one knows much , and on whom at least it was very easy for them to father the light and frothy verses , which no one was likely ...
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... produce this play and outdo everything else with it , but the existing framework seems to have been of the very slightest . Probably to a much later period belongs the projected play upon the subject of Affectation , for which were ...
... produce this play and outdo everything else with it , but the existing framework seems to have been of the very slightest . Probably to a much later period belongs the projected play upon the subject of Affectation , for which were ...
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... of the year the opera of the Duenna was also produced at Covent Garden . The praise and imme- diate appreciation with which it was received were still " The run of greater than those that hailed the 58 [ CHAP . RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN .
... of the year the opera of the Duenna was also produced at Covent Garden . The praise and imme- diate appreciation with which it was received were still " The run of greater than those that hailed the 58 [ CHAP . RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN .
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... produce as good or bet- ter at home . The Duenna was a joint work , in which Sheridan was glad to associate with himself his father - in- law , Linley , whose airs to the songs , which were plentifully introduced -- and which gave its ...
... produce as good or bet- ter at home . The Duenna was a joint work , in which Sheridan was glad to associate with himself his father - in- law , Linley , whose airs to the songs , which were plentifully introduced -- and which gave its ...
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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.