An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespeare: Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets; with Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire |
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... absurd than those poets , who suppose their dramas must be excellent , if they are regulated by Aristotle's clock . To bring within a limited time , and an assigned b assigned space , a series of conversations ( and French INTRODUCTION .
... absurd than those poets , who suppose their dramas must be excellent , if they are regulated by Aristotle's clock . To bring within a limited time , and an assigned b assigned space , a series of conversations ( and French INTRODUCTION .
Page x
... absurd one . A painter can define the just proportion of the human body , and the anato- mist knows what muscles constitute the strength of the limbs ; but grace of motion , and exertion of strength , depend on the mind , which ani ...
... absurd one . A painter can define the just proportion of the human body , and the anato- mist knows what muscles constitute the strength of the limbs ; but grace of motion , and exertion of strength , depend on the mind , which ani ...
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... absurd , though , in fact , it is a faithful representation of a really existing character . But it must be acknowledged , that , when this objection is obviated , there will yet remain another cause of censure ; for though our Author ...
... absurd , though , in fact , it is a faithful representation of a really existing character . But it must be acknowledged , that , when this objection is obviated , there will yet remain another cause of censure ; for though our Author ...
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... haspro- duced the most absurd bombast , and the most pitiable nonsense that has ever been uttered . Aristotle's rules , like Ulysses ' bow , bow , are held forth to all pretenders to Tragedy ON THE HISTORICAL DRAMA . 41.
... haspro- duced the most absurd bombast , and the most pitiable nonsense that has ever been uttered . Aristotle's rules , like Ulysses ' bow , bow , are held forth to all pretenders to Tragedy ON THE HISTORICAL DRAMA . 41.
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... absurd scene between the jealous ladies , the improbability of their treating the powerful and haughty favourites of the emperor with indignity , and Otho's thrice repeated attempt to kill himself be- * Roman de Clelie . fore 1 fore his ...
... absurd scene between the jealous ladies , the improbability of their treating the powerful and haughty favourites of the emperor with indignity , and Otho's thrice repeated attempt to kill himself be- * Roman de Clelie . fore 1 fore his ...
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