The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare, Volume 1T. Tegg, 1812 |
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... nature predominate over accident ; and if he preserves the essential character , is not very careful of distinctions superinduced and adventitious . His story requires Romans or kings , but he thinks only on men . He knew that Rome ...
... nature predominate over accident ; and if he preserves the essential character , is not very careful of distinctions superinduced and adventitious . His story requires Romans or kings , but he thinks only on men . He knew that Rome ...
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... nature so large a share in what he did , that for aught I know , says he , the performances of his youth , as they were the most vigorous , were the best . But the power of nature is only the power of using to any certain purpose the ...
... nature so large a share in what he did , that for aught I know , says he , the performances of his youth , as they were the most vigorous , were the best . But the power of nature is only the power of using to any certain purpose the ...
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... nature , till the books of one age gain such authority , as to stand in the place of nature to another , and imitation , always deviating a little , becomes at last capricious and casual . Shakespeare , whether life or nature be his ...
... nature , till the books of one age gain such authority , as to stand in the place of nature to another , and imitation , always deviating a little , becomes at last capricious and casual . Shakespeare , whether life or nature be his ...
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