The Novels of Samuel Richardson: Complete and Unabridged ...W. Heinemann, 1902 |
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Page 297 - Let fortune empty her whole quiver on me ; I have a soul that like an ample shield Can take in all, and verge enough for more.
Page 346 - THE English writers of tragedy are possessed with a notion, that when they represent a virtuous or innocent person in distress, they ought not to leave him till they have delivered him out of his troubles, or made him triumph over his enemies. This error they have been led into by a ridiculous doctrine in modern criticism, that they are obliged to an equal distribution of rewards and punishments, and an impartial execution of poetical justice...
Page 352 - When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me, Until I went into the sanctuary of God ; then understood I their end.
Page 352 - Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
Page 104 - She waved her hand to us both, and bowed her head six times, as we have since recollected, as if distinguishing every person present, not forgetting the nurse and the maid-servant; the latter having approached the bed, weeping, as if crowding in for the divine lady's last blessing; and she spoke falteringly and inwardly — Bless — bless — bless you all — and — now — and now — (holding up her almost lifeless hands for the last time) — Come — O come — Blessed Lord Jesus!
Page 352 - For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men ; neither are they plagued like other men.
Page 346 - ... made him triumph over his enemies. This error they have been led into by a ridiculous doctrine in modern criticism, that they are obliged to an equal distribution of rewards and punishments, and an impartial execution of poetical justice. Who were the first that established this rule I know not ; but I am sure it has no foundation in nature, in reason, or in the practice of the ancients.
Page 346 - We find that Good and Evil happen alike to all Men on this Side the Grave; and as the principal Design of Tragedy is to raise Commiseration and Terror in the Minds of the Audience, we shall defeat this great End, if we always make Virtue and Innocence happy and successful.
Page 350 - Terror and commiseration leave a pleasing anguish in the mind ; and fix the audience in such a serious composure of thought as is much more lasting and delightful than any little transient starts of joy and satisfaction.
Page 103 - Her sweet voice and broken periods methinks still fill my ears, and never will be out of my memory. After a short silence, in a more broken and faint accent: And you, Mr. Belford...