The British Orator: Comprising Observations on Vocal Gymnastics, Articulation, Melody, Modulation, Force, Time, and Gesture : Together with a Copious Selection of Extracts in Poetry and Prose, for Exercise in Reading and Declamation |
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... , indeed , that a strict regard to these rules would be deemed theatrical ; and the dread perhaps , of incurring this imputation , is a restraint upon many . But is it not possible to obtain a SELECTIONS IN PROSE . 39 39.
... , indeed , that a strict regard to these rules would be deemed theatrical ; and the dread perhaps , of incurring this imputation , is a restraint upon many . But is it not possible to obtain a SELECTIONS IN PROSE . 39 39.
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... dread , have as Dr. Johnson calls it , a frigid equality , a stupid langor , and a torpid apathy . These must be roused by something strong and excessive , or they will never rise even to mediocrity ; while the few who have a tendency ...
... dread , have as Dr. Johnson calls it , a frigid equality , a stupid langor , and a torpid apathy . These must be roused by something strong and excessive , or they will never rise even to mediocrity ; while the few who have a tendency ...
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... dread either from the jealous pride of power , or from the transient misrepre- sentations of party spleen , or envy . In spite of opposition from any cause , their buoyant spirit will lift them to their proper grade . The man who comes ...
... dread either from the jealous pride of power , or from the transient misrepre- sentations of party spleen , or envy . In spite of opposition from any cause , their buoyant spirit will lift them to their proper grade . The man who comes ...
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... dread , and abhorrence , a measure of that sympathy and interest with which every living , thinking being ought to be regarded , and without which all other feelings tend to sin and pain . But there is another topic which we cannot ...
... dread , and abhorrence , a measure of that sympathy and interest with which every living , thinking being ought to be regarded , and without which all other feelings tend to sin and pain . But there is another topic which we cannot ...
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... dread — and dread into despair ! Alas ! not one memento shall ever return for love to cherish . All that shall ever be known , is that she sailed from her port , " and was never heard of more ! " In the evening , the weather , which had ...
... dread — and dread into despair ! Alas ! not one memento shall ever return for love to cherish . All that shall ever be known , is that she sailed from her port , " and was never heard of more ! " In the evening , the weather , which had ...
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