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... tragedy is based on the story of Boadicea ( q.v. ) as given by Holinshed . But the principal character in the tragedy is Caratach ( Caractacus ) , the sagacious and patriotic soldier , a generous enemy , and a wise counsellor to the ...
... tragedy is based on the story of Boadicea ( q.v. ) as given by Holinshed . But the principal character in the tragedy is Caratach ( Caractacus ) , the sagacious and patriotic soldier , a generous enemy , and a wise counsellor to the ...
Page 122
... tragedy , frequently contrasted with the ' sock ' ( soccus ) or low shoe worn by comedians . Hence it is applied figuratively to the style or spirit of tragedy , the tragic vein . To put on the buskins , to write tragedy . [ OED ...
... tragedy , frequently contrasted with the ' sock ' ( soccus ) or low shoe worn by comedians . Hence it is applied figuratively to the style or spirit of tragedy , the tragic vein . To put on the buskins , to write tragedy . [ OED ...
Page 573
... tragedy by Southerne ( q.v. ) , ' Oroonoko : A Tragedy ' , which was produced in 1695 , and kept the stage for a considerable time . The play follows the broad lines of the novel , except that the deputy - governor's passion for Imoinda ...
... tragedy by Southerne ( q.v. ) , ' Oroonoko : A Tragedy ' , which was produced in 1695 , and kept the stage for a considerable time . The play follows the broad lines of the novel , except that the deputy - governor's passion for Imoinda ...
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