An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets: With Some Remarks Upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de VoltaireH. Hughs, 1772 - 288 pages |
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... . Nor is this rule , that a princefs can love only the son of a king , a mere Spanish punto ; you shall hear two Spartan virgins , daugh- 1 ters . ters of Lyfander , fpeaking the fame language , ELPINICE 72 On the HISTORICAL DRAMA .
... . Nor is this rule , that a princefs can love only the son of a king , a mere Spanish punto ; you shall hear two Spartan virgins , daugh- 1 ters . ters of Lyfander , fpeaking the fame language , ELPINICE 72 On the HISTORICAL DRAMA .
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... ELPINICE . Cotys eft roi , ma fæur ; & comme fa couronne Parle fuffifamment pour lui , Affuré de mon cœur que fon trône lui donne , De le trop demander il s'épargne l'ennui . This lady then proceeds to queftion her fifter concerning her ...
... ELPINICE . Cotys eft roi , ma fæur ; & comme fa couronne Parle fuffifamment pour lui , Affuré de mon cœur que fon trône lui donne , De le trop demander il s'épargne l'ennui . This lady then proceeds to queftion her fifter concerning her ...
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