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... tragedy , we cease to think of our- selves ; and when this is not the case , it is the best of all proofs that we take but a feeble interest in the exhibited story , and that the tragedy has failed in its effect . Others again have had ...
... tragedy , we cease to think of our- selves ; and when this is not the case , it is the best of all proofs that we take but a feeble interest in the exhibited story , and that the tragedy has failed in its effect . Others again have had ...
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... tragedy , or even of the games of the circus , or of the fight of wild beasts . In the latter we see a display of activity , strength , and courage ; splendid qualities these , and related to the mental and moral powers of man . The ...
... tragedy , or even of the games of the circus , or of the fight of wild beasts . In the latter we see a display of activity , strength , and courage ; splendid qualities these , and related to the mental and moral powers of man . The ...
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... tragedy . The representation of a great misfortune is alone essential to tragedy . But the many different ways in which this is introduced by the poet may be brought under three specific conceptions . It may happen by means of a ...
... tragedy . The representation of a great misfortune is alone essential to tragedy . But the many different ways in which this is introduced by the poet may be brought under three specific conceptions . It may happen by means of a ...
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ALEXANDER POPE | 1 |
JOSEPH ADDISON | 24 |
FRANÇOIS MARIE AROUET DE VOLTAIRE | 35 |
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