The Complete Works of William Hazlitt, Volume 6J. M. Dent and Sons, Limited, 1931 |
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Page 38
... imitation and custom . Shakspeare takes his groundwork in individual character and the manners of his age , and ... imitations of her , and he appears to receive her bounty like an alms . His works read like translations , from a certain ...
... imitation and custom . Shakspeare takes his groundwork in individual character and the manners of his age , and ... imitations of her , and he appears to receive her bounty like an alms . His works read like translations , from a certain ...
Page 106
... imitation of men and manners ; we see the very web and texture of society as it really exists , and as we meet with ... imitate nature , could only hope for success from the fidelity of their pictures ; and were bound ( in self - defence ) ...
... imitation of men and manners ; we see the very web and texture of society as it really exists , and as we meet with ... imitate nature , could only hope for success from the fidelity of their pictures ; and were bound ( in self - defence ) ...
Page 258
... imitation of Shakespear's manner ; but I see no reason to suppose that it was his , but the common tradition , which is however by no means well established . The subsequent acts are confessedly Fletcher's , and the imitations of ...
... imitation of Shakespear's manner ; but I see no reason to suppose that it was his , but the common tradition , which is however by no means well established . The subsequent acts are confessedly Fletcher's , and the imitations of ...
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