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... tragedy of Macbeth , John Kemble thought proper to introduce a band of lilliputian goblins , and young Edmund formed one of the corps ; unfortunately , his dexterity and ardour did not kcep pace , and , by an un- lucky step , he tripped ...
... tragedy of Macbeth , John Kemble thought proper to introduce a band of lilliputian goblins , and young Edmund formed one of the corps ; unfortunately , his dexterity and ardour did not kcep pace , and , by an un- lucky step , he tripped ...
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... tragedy was not admired , though his singing and dancing were warmly applauded . Mr. Kean was at Bath one season , playing some inconsiderable business ; and , about this period , his early patron , Dr. Drury , mentioned his name to Mr ...
... tragedy was not admired , though his singing and dancing were warmly applauded . Mr. Kean was at Bath one season , playing some inconsiderable business ; and , about this period , his early patron , Dr. Drury , mentioned his name to Mr ...
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... tragedy , and the audience left to meditate on what had become of their favourite . Various rumours were of course afloat ; some said he was tired of life and of his engagement , —thought his salary too small , and had gone to enlarge ...
... tragedy , and the audience left to meditate on what had become of their favourite . Various rumours were of course afloat ; some said he was tired of life and of his engagement , —thought his salary too small , and had gone to enlarge ...
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... tragedy . She is , in a word , in the theatrical world , what the white rose is in the flower - garden ; she has the sweetness , beauty , and fragrance of the red rose , without its colouring . Miss FOOTE's powers as a singer are ...
... tragedy . She is , in a word , in the theatrical world , what the white rose is in the flower - garden ; she has the sweetness , beauty , and fragrance of the red rose , without its colouring . Miss FOOTE's powers as a singer are ...
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... tragedy , your friend , the hero , is dying at the farther end of the stage , let him die and be d - d . You come forward , and look about you . Every man attend to his own business . 9. To dine out when you are going to play , is ...
... tragedy , your friend , the hero , is dying at the farther end of the stage , let him die and be d - d . You come forward , and look about you . Every man attend to his own business . 9. To dine out when you are going to play , is ...
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