Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley SheridanTwayne Publishers, 1960 - 352 pages |
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Page 63
... Bath is their fitting environment . In fact they were born in Bath . Persons go to Bath for gout , for the vapours , for all sorts of real or fake diseases , or , as my Lady does , because it is the thing to do if one wishes to remain ...
... Bath is their fitting environment . In fact they were born in Bath . Persons go to Bath for gout , for the vapours , for all sorts of real or fake diseases , or , as my Lady does , because it is the thing to do if one wishes to remain ...
Page 67
... Bath , I shall be most happy to be- come acquainted with you again . " Religion like friendship is not of much consequence to the visitors of Bath . They go to church daily , it is true , but hardly take the trouble to disguise the fact ...
... Bath , I shall be most happy to be- come acquainted with you again . " Religion like friendship is not of much consequence to the visitors of Bath . They go to church daily , it is true , but hardly take the trouble to disguise the fact ...
Page 69
... Bath is at once an epitome of London and a rehearsal of it . Both permeate Sheridan's whole career . His plays are founded on its experience , his wit trained in its assem- blies , his fortunes decided by its events . Bath breathes in ...
... Bath is at once an epitome of London and a rehearsal of it . Both permeate Sheridan's whole career . His plays are founded on its experience , his wit trained in its assem- blies , his fortunes decided by its events . Bath breathes in ...
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Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Oscar Sherwin No preview available - 2012 |
Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Oscar Sherwin No preview available - 2012 |
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