The Monthly Mirror: Reflecting Men and Manners : with Strictures on Their Epitome, the Stage, Volume 241807 |
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... successful Thespian , as he was a few years later reproached by Decker for " having left the occupation of a mortar trader to turn actor , and with having put up a sup- plication to be a poor journeyman player , in which he would have ...
... successful Thespian , as he was a few years later reproached by Decker for " having left the occupation of a mortar trader to turn actor , and with having put up a sup- plication to be a poor journeyman player , in which he would have ...
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... success . 1. The hope of being beloved , the fear of not being loved ; these agitate their hearts , and these depend upon slender circum- stances , such as A look — a sigh — a word — a smile - a frown . All these are weighty matters ...
... success . 1. The hope of being beloved , the fear of not being loved ; these agitate their hearts , and these depend upon slender circum- stances , such as A look — a sigh — a word — a smile - a frown . All these are weighty matters ...
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... success on Hamlet . Our commendation of his performance of this character , though perpetually repeated , is ... successful season , which , whatever the merit of the stately peacocks , Guinea hens , and Bantam cocks of this well stocked ...
... success on Hamlet . Our commendation of his performance of this character , though perpetually repeated , is ... successful season , which , whatever the merit of the stately peacocks , Guinea hens , and Bantam cocks of this well stocked ...
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... success of this book ; so that when I have racked my brain to observe the rules , I shall reap no other advantage than to be laughed at for my pains . I have some- times endeavoured to convince the actors that they are deceived in their ...
... success of this book ; so that when I have racked my brain to observe the rules , I shall reap no other advantage than to be laughed at for my pains . I have some- times endeavoured to convince the actors that they are deceived in their ...
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... successful entré on the London boards has already ac- quired him so much fame . The acting of such a part cannot well be witnessed without a retrospect , and comparisons , however odious , and carefully guarded against , will intrude ...
... successful entré on the London boards has already ac- quired him so much fame . The acting of such a part cannot well be witnessed without a retrospect , and comparisons , however odious , and carefully guarded against , will intrude ...
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