The Dramatic Works of John Ford: With an Introduction, and Notes Critical and Explanatory, Volume 1J. & J. Harper, 1831 - English drama |
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Page xxiii
... beauty , especially in the last two acts , frequently occur ; but there is nothing to redeem the absurdity of the plot . Instead of taking up an inexperienced , unsophisticated youth , and opening the world to him for the first time ...
... beauty , especially in the last two acts , frequently occur ; but there is nothing to redeem the absurdity of the plot . Instead of taking up an inexperienced , unsophisticated youth , and opening the world to him for the first time ...
Page xxxvii
... beauty of language - for in this he is equalled by his contemporaries , and by some of them surpassed ; nor is it from any classical or mythological allusions , happily recollected and skilfully applied , for of these he seldom avails ...
... beauty of language - for in this he is equalled by his contemporaries , and by some of them surpassed ; nor is it from any classical or mythological allusions , happily recollected and skilfully applied , for of these he seldom avails ...
Page 54
... beauty , Youth , carriage , and discretion must , from men 1 i . e . dashing it . 2 Thou hast discours'd A truth of mirth and pity . ] This is evidently corrupt ; but I can suggest no remedy . Pathetic , indeed , this most beautiful ...
... beauty , Youth , carriage , and discretion must , from men 1 i . e . dashing it . 2 Thou hast discours'd A truth of mirth and pity . ] This is evidently corrupt ; but I can suggest no remedy . Pathetic , indeed , this most beautiful ...
Page 60
... beauty ? This had been a new piece of modesty , Would have deserv'd a chronicle ! Tha . You are bitter ; And , brother , by your leave , not kindly wise . ' My freedom is my birth ; I am not bound To fancy your approvements , but my own ...
... beauty ? This had been a new piece of modesty , Would have deserv'd a chronicle ! Tha . You are bitter ; And , brother , by your leave , not kindly wise . ' My freedom is my birth ; I am not bound To fancy your approvements , but my own ...
Page 69
... beauty - prithee forward ! Rhe . To court was Eroclea brought ; was courted by your father , not for prince Palador , as it followed , but to be made a prey to some less noble design.— With your favour , I have forgot the rest . Pal ...
... beauty - prithee forward ! Rhe . To court was Eroclea brought ; was courted by your father , not for prince Palador , as it followed , but to be made a prey to some less noble design.— With your favour , I have forgot the rest . Pal ...
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