Memoirs of the Life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Volume 1A. and W. Galignani, 1825 - 543 pages |
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... talents and character reflect honour upon a name already so distinguished , I am indebted for the chief part of the materials upon which the following Memoirs of his father are founded . I have to thank him , not only for this mark of ...
... talents and character reflect honour upon a name already so distinguished , I am indebted for the chief part of the materials upon which the following Memoirs of his father are founded . I have to thank him , not only for this mark of ...
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... talents , and affords one of the few instances that have occurred , of a fe- male indebted for a husband to her literature ; as it was a pamphlet she wrote concerning the Dublin theatre that first attracted to her the no- tice of Mr ...
... talents , and affords one of the few instances that have occurred , of a fe- male indebted for a husband to her literature ; as it was a pamphlet she wrote concerning the Dublin theatre that first attracted to her the no- tice of Mr ...
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... , a man of fine talents , but unfortunately one of those who have passed away without leaving any trace be- hind , except in the admiring recollection of their cotemporaries . His taste is said to have been of 4 MEMOIRS OF.
... , a man of fine talents , but unfortunately one of those who have passed away without leaving any trace be- hind , except in the admiring recollection of their cotemporaries . His taste is said to have been of 4 MEMOIRS OF.
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... was * It will be seen , however , though Dr. Parr was not aware of the circumstance , that Sheridan did try his talent at Eng- lish verse before he left Harrow . the custom at Harrow to teach these at least every 6 MEMOIRS OF.
... was * It will be seen , however , though Dr. Parr was not aware of the circumstance , that Sheridan did try his talent at Eng- lish verse before he left Harrow . the custom at Harrow to teach these at least every 6 MEMOIRS OF.
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... talents , —often ex- horted him to use them well ; but my exhortations were fruitless . I take for granted that his taste was silently improved , and that he knew well the little which he did know . He was removed from school too soon ...
... talents , —often ex- horted him to use them well ; but my exhortations were fruitless . I take for granted that his taste was silently improved , and that he knew well the little which he did know . He was removed from school too soon ...
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Page 241 - Pity it is, that the momentary beauties flowing from an harmonious elocution, cannot like those of poetry be their own record! That the animated graces of the player can live no longer than the instant breath and motion that presents them; or at best can but faintly glimmer through the memory, or imperfect attestation of a few surviving spectators.
Page 194 - Well, I'll not debate how far scandal may be allowable ; but in a man, I am sure, it is always contemptible. We...
Page 302 - When he makes his jokes, you applaud the accuracy of his memory, and 'tis only when he states his facts that you admire the flights of his imagination.
Page 158 - Cheeks of rose, untouched by art ? I will own the colour true, When yielding blushes aid their hue. Is her hand so soft and pure ? I must press it, to be sure; Nor can I be certain then, Till it, grateful, press again. Must I, with attentive eye, Watch her heaving bosom sigh ? I will do so, when I see That heaving bosom sigh for me.
Page 236 - That's very true, indeed, Sir. Peter; and after having married you, I should never pretend to taste again, I allow...
Page 157 - I ne'er could any lustre see In eyes that would not look on me ; I ne'er saw nectar on a lip, But where my own did hope to sip.
Page 413 - the most astonishing effort of eloquence, argument, and wit united, of which there was any record or tradition." Fox said, " all that he had ever heard, all that he had ever read, when compared with it, dwindled into nothing, and vanished like vapour before the sun.
Page 232 - I don't say the sun shines all the day ; but, that he peeps now and then. Yet he does shine all the day, too, you know, though we don't see him.
Page 129 - Faulkland, you have not been more faulty in your unkind treatment of me than I am now in wanting inclination to resent it. As my heart honestly bids me place...
Page 250 - I can tell you it is not always so safe to leave a play in the hands of those who write themselves. SNEER. What, they may steal from them, hey, my dear Plagiary ? SIR FRET.