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
... passion for the stage , to which he devoted most of his leisure hours ; and , without prematurely grasping at a name , wrote , as the custom then was , in conjunc- tion with the regular supporters of the minor thea- tres . That he ...
... passion for the stage , to which he devoted most of his leisure hours ; and , without prematurely grasping at a name , wrote , as the custom then was , in conjunc- tion with the regular supporters of the minor thea- tres . That he ...
Page xxxi
... passion , nor degenerates into uninteresting whining ; but sup- ports the calm dignity of historic action , and ac- cords with the characters of the " graced persons " who occupy the scene . The uncommon felicity with which Ford has ...
... passion , nor degenerates into uninteresting whining ; but sup- ports the calm dignity of historic action , and ac- cords with the characters of the " graced persons " who occupy the scene . The uncommon felicity with which Ford has ...
Page xxxvii
... passion on whose romantic energies he chiefly delighted to dwell . It has ( as has been observed ) its inherent beauties and defects : among the latter of which may be set down a pedantic affectation of novelty , at one time exhibited ...
... passion on whose romantic energies he chiefly delighted to dwell . It has ( as has been observed ) its inherent beauties and defects : among the latter of which may be set down a pedantic affectation of novelty , at one time exhibited ...
Page xxxviii
... passionate scenes without the most painful interest , the most heart - thrilling delight . This can only arise - at least , nothing ... passion than that of love ; " in which he displays a peculiar depth and delicacy of romantic feeling ...
... passionate scenes without the most painful interest , the most heart - thrilling delight . This can only arise - at least , nothing ... passion than that of love ; " in which he displays a peculiar depth and delicacy of romantic feeling ...
Page 46
... passion . A deep melancholy seizes on Palador at the loss of his intended bride ; while the still more unfortunate Meleander , accused of treason and stripped of his honours , becomes bereft of reason , and remains a prisoner to his ...
... passion . A deep melancholy seizes on Palador at the loss of his intended bride ; while the still more unfortunate Meleander , accused of treason and stripped of his honours , becomes bereft of reason , and remains a prisoner to his ...
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