The Monuments and Genii of St. Paul's Cathedral, and of Westminster Abbey: With Historical Sketches and Descriptions of Both Churches: Forming an Entirely New and Correct Biography of All that is Interesting in the Lives and Achievements of the Most Illustrious Characters of the United Kingdoms, Volume 1J. Williams, 1839 |
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... theatre of hostilities was next opened to his ambition , and as the character with which he was invested rose in conse- quence , so did the spirit with which he supported it increase in energies . The French Revolution , effected in ...
... theatre of hostilities was next opened to his ambition , and as the character with which he was invested rose in conse- quence , so did the spirit with which he supported it increase in energies . The French Revolution , effected in ...
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... theatre , by the free energies of Shakspeare . Hence comes the reluctant truth , that the tragedy of Cato , though read with pleasure in the study , is heard without emotion on the stage . The poetical beauties of Cato have generally ...
... theatre , by the free energies of Shakspeare . Hence comes the reluctant truth , that the tragedy of Cato , though read with pleasure in the study , is heard without emotion on the stage . The poetical beauties of Cato have generally ...
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... theatre of his greatest employ- ment was in his native land , where the principal direction of affairs was entrusted to his care ; and though the apprehension of some disturbances in consequence of the Pretender's influence , was made a ...
... theatre of his greatest employ- ment was in his native land , where the principal direction of affairs was entrusted to his care ; and though the apprehension of some disturbances in consequence of the Pretender's influence , was made a ...
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... theatre in Covent Garden . Beard is described as a natural singer , with a manly voice , and of a simple execution ; and Arnold naturally adapted the style of his compositions to the character of his employer . This merit was fully ...
... theatre in Covent Garden . Beard is described as a natural singer , with a manly voice , and of a simple execution ; and Arnold naturally adapted the style of his compositions to the character of his employer . This merit was fully ...
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... Theatre in the Haymarket for some Lents successively , and found his talents respectably rewarded in the undertaking . He next embarked in the management of the same entertainments at Covent Garden , but was unfortunately disappointed ...
... Theatre in the Haymarket for some Lents successively , and found his talents respectably rewarded in the undertaking . He next embarked in the management of the same entertainments at Covent Garden , but was unfortunately disappointed ...
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The Monuments and Genii of St. Paul's Cathedral, and of Westminster Abbey ... George Lewis Smyth No preview available - 2018 |
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