Life of Mrs. Siddons, Volume 1E. Wilson, 1834 - 260 pages |
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... say , that , rare as it was to meet with so gifted a genius as that of Mrs. Siddons , it was almost equally so to meet in human nature with so much candid and benignant singleness of mind as belonged to her personal character . Though ...
... say , that , rare as it was to meet with so gifted a genius as that of Mrs. Siddons , it was almost equally so to meet in human nature with so much candid and benignant singleness of mind as belonged to her personal character . Though ...
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... , which is now before me ; in which he says , that their ancestral relation , the above priest , was com- pelled to walk from London to Hereford at the age of eighty , and that he was there 10 LIFE OF MRS . SIDDONS .
... , which is now before me ; in which he says , that their ancestral relation , the above priest , was com- pelled to walk from London to Hereford at the age of eighty , and that he was there 10 LIFE OF MRS . SIDDONS .
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... says , in the same letter , that his brother possesses a likeness of the martyr , painted in oil , whilst he was in prison . The old man's fortitude is still a traditional by- word in the place . On his way to execution , he smoked his ...
... says , in the same letter , that his brother possesses a likeness of the martyr , painted in oil , whilst he was in prison . The old man's fortitude is still a traditional by- word in the place . On his way to execution , he smoked his ...
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... say some- thing ; but , as I am an old man , it cannot be much . I have no concern in the plot , neither indeed do I believe that there is any . Oates and Bedloe , not being able to charge me with anything when I was brought up to ...
... say some- thing ; but , as I am an old man , it cannot be much . I have no concern in the plot , neither indeed do I believe that there is any . Oates and Bedloe , not being able to charge me with anything when I was brought up to ...
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... Twiss , was lately member of parliament for Wootton Basset , and under- secretary of state for the Home Department . Mrs. Siddons's next sister , Elizabeth , I am happy to say , is still alive ; and to 20 LIFE OF MRS . SIDDONS .
... Twiss , was lately member of parliament for Wootton Basset , and under- secretary of state for the Home Department . Mrs. Siddons's next sister , Elizabeth , I am happy to say , is still alive ; and to 20 LIFE OF MRS . SIDDONS .
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Page 225 - Grief fills the room up of my absent child, Lies in his bed, walks up and down with me, Puts on his pretty looks, repeats his words, Remembers me of all his gracious parts, Stuffs out his vacant garments with his form; Then, have I reason to be fond of grief ? Fare you well: had you such a loss as I, I could give better comfort than you do.
Page 162 - The awful consciousness that one is the sole object of attention to that immense space, lined as it were with human intellect from top to bottom, and all around, may perhaps be imagined, but can never be described, and by me can never be forgotten.* " Of the general effect of this night's performance I need not speak : it has already been publicly recorded.
Page 108 - 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 242 - I walked up the steps, and instantly seated myself in the attitude in which the Tragic Muse now appears. This idea satisfied him so well, that without one moment's hesitation he determined not to alter it.
Page 215 - Arthur in my hand, to hear the march, when, upon the reconciliation of England and France, they enter the gates of Angiers to ratify the contract of marriage between the Dauphin and the Lady Blanche; because the sickening sounds of that march would usually cause the bitter tears of rage, disappointment, betrayed confidence, baffled ambition, and, above all, the agonizing feelings of maternal affection to gush into my eyes. In short, the spirit of the whole drama took possession of my mind and frame,...
Page 163 - I reached my own quiet fireside, on retiring from the scene of reiterated shouts and plaudits. I was half dead, and my joy and thankfulness were of too solemn and overpowering a nature to admit of words, or even tears.
Page 224 - And, father cardinal, I have heard you say That we shall see and know our friends in heaven : If that be true, I shall see my boy again ; VOL.
Page 117 - Mrs. Barry, always excellent, has in this tragedy excelled herself, and gained a reputation beyond any woman I have ever seen on the theatre.
Page 119 - In scenes of anger, defiance, or resentment, while she was impetuous, and terrible, she poured out the sentiment with an enchanting harmony...
Page 160 - I dreaded being obliged to defer my appearance on the 10th, longing, as I most earnestly did, at least to know the worst. I went to bed, therefore, in a state of dreadful suspense. - Awaking the next morning, however, though out of restless, unrefreshing sleep, I found, upon speaking to my husband, that my voice was very much clearer.