The London review, conducted by R. Cumberland, Volume 1Richard Cumberland 1809 |
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... opinion . Her style and manner harmonized with Barry's , as Mrs. Pritchard's did with Garrick's . Barry was the Marc Antony and Romeo of the stage ; Garrick would have played Macbeth and Abel Drugger in the same night , and Mrs ...
... opinion . Her style and manner harmonized with Barry's , as Mrs. Pritchard's did with Garrick's . Barry was the Marc Antony and Romeo of the stage ; Garrick would have played Macbeth and Abel Drugger in the same night , and Mrs ...
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... 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 . 11.
... 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 . 11.
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... opinions , that have floated in my mind , whilst I have been watching his perform ance , and they may very possibly be coloured by the prejudice WITH 611 of first impressions , and I feel how perfectly unfair it is to S bring actors now ...
... opinions , that have floated in my mind , whilst I have been watching his perform ance , and they may very possibly be coloured by the prejudice WITH 611 of first impressions , and I feel how perfectly unfair it is to S bring actors now ...
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... opinion of his genius , you may take no further pains about instruction ; he will be sure enough to hold it in con- tempt . If genius may be said to consist in the variety of its operations without any regard to the dignity and ...
... opinion of his genius , you may take no further pains about instruction ; he will be sure enough to hold it in con- tempt . If genius may be said to consist in the variety of its operations without any regard to the dignity and ...
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... opinion of Mr. Dowton's abilities as an actor is known to be , and much as I regard him , it is enough for me to say that I am particularly gratified to find my opinion so flatteringly confirmed by the ingenious author of these Essays ...
... opinion of Mr. Dowton's abilities as an actor is known to be , and much as I regard him , it is enough for me to say that I am particularly gratified to find my opinion so flatteringly confirmed by the ingenious author of these Essays ...
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