Leigh Hunt's Dramatic Criticism, 1808-1831, Volume 10Columbia University Press, 1949 - 347 pages |
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Page 7
... means to out- shine the whole genius of Sadler's Wells . I write this article merely because my readers should not think themselves neglected even in the most trifling of trifles , for I do not mean to criticise that indescribable ...
... means to out- shine the whole genius of Sadler's Wells . I write this article merely because my readers should not think themselves neglected even in the most trifling of trifles , for I do not mean to criticise that indescribable ...
Page 148
... means at its best - his effect is not greatest . When he says , for instance , that the Divine Being breaks people ... mean to say it was at all written critically ; but such are the instinctive feelings of our nature in all ages . The ...
... means at its best - his effect is not greatest . When he says , for instance , that the Divine Being breaks people ... mean to say it was at all written critically ; but such are the instinctive feelings of our nature in all ages . The ...
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... means with her are subordinate to the end ; and hence it is that , with less means than some , there is no singer or actress upon the stage who at- tains her end so perfectly . Madame Pasta's style is epic . She hits the great points ...
... means with her are subordinate to the end ; and hence it is that , with less means than some , there is no singer or actress upon the stage who at- tains her end so perfectly . Madame Pasta's style is epic . She hits the great points ...
Contents
CRITICISM ON SHAKSPEARES MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | 3 |
MR YOUNGS MERITS CONSIDERED | 21 |
THE CONSCIOUS LOVERS | 35 |
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