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 xxiv
... reason , for there are faint touches of a Shakspearian hand in some of the humorous scenes ) , may be concluded from the following lines in Ben Jonson's prologue to " The Devil is an Ass : " 66 If you ' ll come To see new plays , pray ...
... reason , for there are faint touches of a Shakspearian hand in some of the humorous scenes ) , may be concluded from the following lines in Ben Jonson's prologue to " The Devil is an Ass : " 66 If you ' ll come To see new plays , pray ...
Page 46
... reason , and remains a prisoner to his castle , under the care of his other daughter , the tender - hearted and faithful Cleophila . The author of all this mischief shortly after dies ; but , at the time the drama commences , no ...
... reason , and remains a prisoner to his castle , under the care of his other daughter , the tender - hearted and faithful Cleophila . The author of all this mischief shortly after dies ; but , at the time the drama commences , no ...
Page 47
... reason to Meleander . Cleophila , released from her pious attendance on her late distracted father , bestows her hand on Amethus , her devoted lover ; and Thamasta , shamed out of her haughtiness by a misplaced affection into which the ...
... reason to Meleander . Cleophila , released from her pious attendance on her late distracted father , bestows her hand on Amethus , her devoted lover ; and Thamasta , shamed out of her haughtiness by a misplaced affection into which the ...
Page 54
... I can suggest no remedy . Pathetic , indeed , this most beautiful tale is , but it certainly contains nothing of merriment . - GIFFORD . Endued with reason , ravish admiration : From me , 54 [ ACT I THE LOVER'S MELANCHOLY .
... I can suggest no remedy . Pathetic , indeed , this most beautiful tale is , but it certainly contains nothing of merriment . - GIFFORD . Endued with reason , ravish admiration : From me , 54 [ ACT I THE LOVER'S MELANCHOLY .
Page 55
... reason , ravish admiration : From me , they did . Amet . But is this miracle Not to be seen ? Men . I won him by ... reasons to himself reserv'd ) He told me , that some remnant of his life Was to be spent in travel : for his fortunes ...
... reason , ravish admiration : From me , they did . Amet . But is this miracle Not to be seen ? Men . I won him by ... reasons to himself reserv'd ) He told me , that some remnant of his life Was to be spent in travel : for his fortunes ...
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