The Dramatic Works of Jean Racine: A Metrical English Version, Volume 1G. Bell and sons, 1890 |
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... already appeared before the world as a poet and dramatist . He received his earliest education at the college , or grammar school , of Beauvais , leaving it at the age of six- teen for one of the three rural branches of the famous abbey ...
... already appeared before the world as a poet and dramatist . He received his earliest education at the college , or grammar school , of Beauvais , leaving it at the age of six- teen for one of the three rural branches of the famous abbey ...
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... already existed between them and their headstrong protégé ; but he was induced by the judicious advice of Boileau to forego his intention of sending the second letter also to the press , nor did it see the light of publicity till after ...
... already existed between them and their headstrong protégé ; but he was induced by the judicious advice of Boileau to forego his intention of sending the second letter also to the press , nor did it see the light of publicity till after ...
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... already Famine's dreadful form ; I heard regrets that they had crown'd me king , Complaints that I had fail'd to justify Their choice to that high rank . So , come what may , I must content them ; Thebes from this day forth Shall ...
... already Famine's dreadful form ; I heard regrets that they had crown'd me king , Complaints that I had fail'd to justify Their choice to that high rank . So , come what may , I must content them ; Thebes from this day forth Shall ...
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... already weeps , While horror and affright reign everywhere , And people tremble gazing from the walls . ETEOCLES . Soon shall their vain alarm be quieted . Madam , I go to join my gallant troops ; Meanwhile you may accomplish your ...
... already weeps , While horror and affright reign everywhere , And people tremble gazing from the walls . ETEOCLES . Soon shall their vain alarm be quieted . Madam , I go to join my gallant troops ; Meanwhile you may accomplish your ...
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... already of this people's scorn , Me they have banish'd , nor will take again Th ' offended prince , whom they a tyrant deem . And as to honour's dictates they are deaf , They think the aim of all the world , revenge 223 [ ACT II ...
... already of this people's scorn , Me they have banish'd , nor will take again Th ' offended prince , whom they a tyrant deem . And as to honour's dictates they are deaf , They think the aim of all the world , revenge 223 [ ACT II ...
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