Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale)Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1861 - 479 pages |
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... whilst we remained in town , and I became a favourite with the Duke and Duchess of Leeds , where I recollect often meeting the famous actor Mr. Quin , who taught me to speak Satan's speech to the sun in " Paradise Lost . " When they ...
... whilst we remained in town , and I became a favourite with the Duke and Duchess of Leeds , where I recollect often meeting the famous actor Mr. Quin , who taught me to speak Satan's speech to the sun in " Paradise Lost . " When they ...
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... whilst connected with Doctor Johnson , as it was from the strong connubial duty that tied my every thought to Mr. Thrale's interest , or from the fervid and attractive passion which made twenty years . passed in Piozzi's enchanting ...
... whilst connected with Doctor Johnson , as it was from the strong connubial duty that tied my every thought to Mr. Thrale's interest , or from the fervid and attractive passion which made twenty years . passed in Piozzi's enchanting ...
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... whilst at Brighton , that she might not be losing her time . He replied , coldly , that he was come thither himself merely to recover his voice , which he feared was wholly lost ; that he was composing some music , and lived in great ...
... whilst at Brighton , that she might not be losing her time . He replied , coldly , that he was come thither himself merely to recover his voice , which he feared was wholly lost ; that he was composing some music , and lived in great ...
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... Whilst here , his fame reached the Queen of France , who sent for him and Sacchini , the great opera composer , and it was when they came back loaded with presents , and honours , and emoluments , that Dr. Johnson congratulated me on ...
... Whilst here , his fame reached the Queen of France , who sent for him and Sacchini , the great opera composer , and it was when they came back loaded with presents , and honours , and emoluments , that Dr. Johnson congratulated me on ...
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... whilst you were in all your altitudes at the opera , and all the fine places , and thinking little of me . " ( Johnson , Dec. 20 , 1783 ; Letters , vol . ii . p . 52. ) She replies : My health , my children , and my fortune , dear Sir ...
... whilst you were in all your altitudes at the opera , and all the fine places , and thinking little of me . " ( Johnson , Dec. 20 , 1783 ; Letters , vol . ii . p . 52. ) She replies : My health , my children , and my fortune , dear Sir ...
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