The London review, conducted by R. Cumberland, Volume 1Richard Cumberland 1809 |
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... the popular farce- writers of the time , observes - that every actor , who repeats the nonsense of these scribblers with all its effect , hurts his VOL . II . A own reputation in proportion as he would extend theirs ;
... the popular farce- writers of the time , observes - that every actor , who repeats the nonsense of these scribblers with all its effect , hurts his VOL . II . A own reputation in proportion as he would extend theirs ;
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... effect ; still if nature be in the heart , and inspire it with its proper feelings , the features will , in some degree at least , obey its movements . This was the case with Henderson : in his hours of perfect quietude and relaxation ...
... effect ; still if nature be in the heart , and inspire it with its proper feelings , the features will , in some degree at least , obey its movements . This was the case with Henderson : in his hours of perfect quietude and relaxation ...
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... almost to outstep decorum and monopolize the stage . Still where any great and striking effect was to be produced , I have never seen the performer , who in my opinion surpassed Mrs. Yates . In short , she was as of the London Theatres .
... almost to outstep decorum and monopolize the stage . Still where any great and striking effect was to be produced , I have never seen the performer , who in my opinion surpassed Mrs. Yates . In short , she was as of the London Theatres .
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... effect it was evident that the sensibility of the actor operated as a softener to the asperity and coarseness of the poet . I have thought that in the stateliness of his de- portment , and above all in the measured march and high ...
... effect it was evident that the sensibility of the actor operated as a softener to the asperity and coarseness of the poet . I have thought that in the stateliness of his de- portment , and above all in the measured march and high ...
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... effects very highly favourable to the interests of theatrical property , the resto ration of the legitimate drama , and to the general improve ment of the taste and genius of the age we live in . TRAVELLING SKETCHES IN RUSSIA AND SWEDEN ...
... effects very highly favourable to the interests of theatrical property , the resto ration of the legitimate drama , and to the general improve ment of the taste and genius of the age we live in . TRAVELLING SKETCHES IN RUSSIA AND SWEDEN ...
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