The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 By: S. C. (Stephen Cullen) Carpenter (-1820?)
"The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3" by S. C. Carpenter offers a fascinating look into the world of theater and literature during the early 19th century. Carpenter provides insightful critiques of various plays and performances, offering valuable perspectives on the artistic merit and social significance of these works. The author's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider the deeper themes and messages conveyed through the medium of drama. Carpenter's analyses are thorough and well-reasoned, demonstrating a keen understanding of the complexities of storytelling and performance. Overall, "The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3" is a highly informative and enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of theater and literature. Carpenter's expertise and passion for the subject shine through in this volume, making it a valuable addition to any collection of literary criticism. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (unicode/utf 8) version. A few letters such as "oe" have been unpacked, and curly quotes and apostrophes have been replaced with the simpler "typewriter" form. One Greek word has been transliterated and shown between marks. The printed book contained the six Numbers of Volume I with their appended plays. The Index originally appeared at the beginning of the volume; it has been added to the end of the journal text, before the play. Pages 189 268 refer to the present Number. Errors are listed separately for the Mirror of Taste and for the Novice of St. Mark's .] THE MIRROR OF TASTE, AND DRAMATIC CENSOR. Vol. I. MARCH 1810. No. 3. HISTORY OF THE STAGE. CHAPTER III. SOPHOCLES EURIPIDES DIONYSIUS. ÆSCHYLUS and SHAKSPEARE have each been styled the father of the drama of his country: yet their claims to this distinction stand on very different grounds. Æschylus laid the plan and foundation of the Grecian tragedy and built upon it; but to his successor belongs the glory of improving upon his invention. Shakspeare raised the drama of his country at once to the utmost degree of perfection: succeeding poets have been able to do nothing more than walk in the path trod by him, at an immense distance, and endeavour to copy but without equalling his perfections... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 By: S. C. (Stephen Cullen) Carpenter (-1820?)

"The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3" by S. C. Carpenter offers a fascinating look into the world of theater and literature during the early 19th century. Carpenter provides insightful critiques of various plays and performances, offering valuable perspectives on the artistic merit and social significance of these works.

The author's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider the deeper themes and messages conveyed through the medium of drama. Carpenter's analyses are thorough and well-reasoned, demonstrating a keen understanding of the complexities of storytelling and performance.

Overall, "The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3" is a highly informative and enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of theater and literature. Carpenter's expertise and passion for the subject shine through in this volume, making it a valuable addition to any collection of literary criticism.

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[Transcriber's Note:

This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (unicode/utf 8) version. A few letters such as "oe" have been unpacked, and curly quotes and apostrophes have been replaced with the simpler "typewriter" form. One Greek word has been transliterated and shown between marks.

The printed book contained the six Numbers of Volume I with their appended plays. The Index originally appeared at the beginning of the volume; it has been added to the end of the journal text, before the play. Pages 189 268 refer to the present Number.

Errors are listed separately for the Mirror of Taste and for the Novice of St. Mark's .]

THE MIRROR OF TASTE,

AND

DRAMATIC CENSOR.

Vol. I. MARCH 1810. No. 3.

HISTORY OF THE STAGE.

CHAPTER III.

SOPHOCLES EURIPIDES DIONYSIUS.

ÆSCHYLUS and SHAKSPEARE have each been styled the father of the drama of his country: yet their claims to this distinction stand on very different grounds. Æschylus laid the plan and foundation of the Grecian tragedy and built upon it; but to his successor belongs the glory of improving upon his invention. Shakspeare raised the drama of his country at once to the utmost degree of perfection: succeeding poets have been able to do nothing more than walk in the path trod by him, at an immense distance, and endeavour to copy but without equalling his perfections... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 1	The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3	The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Vol I, No. 2, February 1810
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810	The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810	The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810

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