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... given character in a given predic- ament , comic or tragic . In addition to this we must remember that the Greeks had a drama of great poetic quality . They loved , more than any other gift in an actor , a rich and beautiful voice . In ...
... given character in a given predic- ament , comic or tragic . In addition to this we must remember that the Greeks had a drama of great poetic quality . They loved , more than any other gift in an actor , a rich and beautiful voice . In ...
Page 170
... given only to those who excelled as poets and musicians . The master - singers believed that this study of song and verse would improve the standards of youth and be generally uplifting . Unfortunately , human nature being what it is ...
... given only to those who excelled as poets and musicians . The master - singers believed that this study of song and verse would improve the standards of youth and be generally uplifting . Unfortunately , human nature being what it is ...
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... given to tearing a passion to tatters . This was probably more impressive than it might have been , or than it usually is in the hands of lesser artists , because it sprang from her own true nature . Her acting can be seen today ...
... given to tearing a passion to tatters . This was probably more impressive than it might have been , or than it usually is in the hands of lesser artists , because it sprang from her own true nature . Her acting can be seen today ...
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