[PDF] The Life And Works Of William Mason 1829 1908 eBook

Author : William Mason
Publisher : Rarebooksclub.com
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 2013-04
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ISBN : 9781458909916

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1811 edition. Excerpt: ...in Venice Preserved, when left entirely to the judgment of the audience, is perhaps one of the most improper for public view, that ever was produced on any stage. It is almost impossible, but some part of the spectators should go from the representation with very false and immoral impressions. But had the tragedy been written on the ancient plan; had Pierre's character been drawn just as it is, and some few alterations made in Jaffier's, I know no two characters more capable of doing service in a moral view, when justly animadverted upon by the Chorus. I don't say, I would have trusted Otway with the writing of it. To have done, and to release you. Bad characters become on this plan as harmless in the hands of the poet, as the historian; and good ones become infinitely more useful, by how much the poetic is more forcible than the historical mode of instruction. LETTER V 1 H E reason, why in a former Letter you advised me to alter the Chorus, is made very apparent in your last. For by persuading me to get the Odes set to music, and to risk the Play on the stage, I understand only that you are willing, any how to make it a more profitable work for me, than it can possibly be by means of the press alone. Yet certainly, Sir, one single reflection on our British pit will make you change your sentiments effectually. Think only on the trial made by M. Racine, in a nation whose taste for probability and decorum in theatrical diversions is much before ours. In his two last tragedies, you know, he has fully succeeded in the very thing I aimed at; and has adapted a noble imitation of ancient simplicity to the taste of his own times: particularly ia his Athalia, a poem, in which the most superb and august spectacle, the most interesting event, and...

Author : William Mason
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 2015-05-08
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ISBN : 9781512112993

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"Memories of a Musical Life" from William Mason. American composer and pianist (1829-1908).

Author : William Mason
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 36,87 MB
Release : 2016-04-26
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ISBN : 9781354634134

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William 1725-1797 Mason
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 24,61 MB
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781373418999

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.