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G. But you will allow , however , that this sensibility , those fine feelings , made him the great actor he was . J. This is all cant ; fit only for kitchen wenches and chamber maids . Garrick's trade was to represent passion ; not to ...
G. But you will allow , however , that this sensibility , those fine feelings , made him the great actor he was . J. This is all cant ; fit only for kitchen wenches and chamber maids . Garrick's trade was to represent passion ; not to ...
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... who was wearied into affording a foundation for complaints , which were made at first without any , and the relief which he sought , from the wounds he suffered in his pride and feelings , by writing a play upon the subject .
... who was wearied into affording a foundation for complaints , which were made at first without any , and the relief which he sought , from the wounds he suffered in his pride and feelings , by writing a play upon the subject .
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... catching suddenly and simultaneously , the feelings of the speaker , gave vent to their sympathetick enthusiasm ... and with an intensity of sibilation , that indicated unusual vehemence in the feeling by which it was prompted.
... catching suddenly and simultaneously , the feelings of the speaker , gave vent to their sympathetick enthusiasm ... and with an intensity of sibilation , that indicated unusual vehemence in the feeling by which it was prompted.
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Adams President letter from | 48 |
in Rhyme | 68 |
Lines from London Morning | 76 |
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