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 xxii
... Melancholy ) , says , " Nor seek I praise for thee , when thine own pen Hath forced a praise long since from knowing men , " gratify his wildest longings for enjoyment ; accord- ingly , xxii INTRODUCTION . THE LOVER'S MELANCHOLY.
... Melancholy ) , says , " Nor seek I praise for thee , when thine own pen Hath forced a praise long since from knowing men , " gratify his wildest longings for enjoyment ; accord- ingly , xxii INTRODUCTION . THE LOVER'S MELANCHOLY.
Page xxx
... hath almost so outfaced invention , and proscribed judgment , that it is more safe , more wise , to be suspectedly silent than modestly confident of opinion herein . " In this he is supported by Shirley , who has a compli- mentary poem ...
... hath almost so outfaced invention , and proscribed judgment , that it is more safe , more wise , to be suspectedly silent than modestly confident of opinion herein . " In this he is supported by Shirley , who has a compli- mentary poem ...
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... hath not , truant - like , Mispent the time , which I have strove to use For bettering my mind with observation . Pel . As I am modest , I protest ' t is strange ! But is it possible ? Men . What ? Pel . To bestride The frothy foams of ...
... hath not , truant - like , Mispent the time , which I have strove to use For bettering my mind with observation . Pel . As I am modest , I protest ' t is strange ! But is it possible ? Men . What ? Pel . To bestride The frothy foams of ...
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... hath brought home . Soph . Here thou still find'st A friend as noble , Menaphon , as when Thou left'st at thy departure . Men . Yes , I know it , To him I owe more service- Amet . Pray give leave- He shall attend your entertainments ...
... hath brought home . Soph . Here thou still find'st A friend as noble , Menaphon , as when Thou left'st at thy departure . Men . Yes , I know it , To him I owe more service- Amet . Pray give leave- He shall attend your entertainments ...
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... hath , I hope , ere this Confirm'd ' affection on some worthy choice . Amet . Not any , Menaphon . Her bosom yet Is intermured with ice ; though , by the truth Of love , no day hath ever pass'd , wherein I have not mentioned thy deserts ...
... hath , I hope , ere this Confirm'd ' affection on some worthy choice . Amet . Not any , Menaphon . Her bosom yet Is intermured with ice ; though , by the truth Of love , no day hath ever pass'd , wherein I have not mentioned thy deserts ...
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