Word: charms
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...such writers would confine themselves to prose, the result would generally be an excellent and harmonious style, which would charm by its melody, and surprise by the introduction of poetic thoughts, which, though not in themselves sufficient to constitute a poem, would still greatly enhance the beauty of prose composition. Of course we do not advise those who feel that they are best fitted for poetry to change their manner of writing. This only applies to those beginning their literary career, who as yet are not confirmed in any style. If the writer is really a poet, his talent will...
...some barbaric Aryan charm...
...company present was not numerous, and, as the event proved, all the more agreeable on this account, for the social and informal nature of the affair was its great charm...
...companions, rescued by her own husband's vessel, which conveniently heaves in sight just after the grand reconciliation. Still the play abounds in ludicrous and not unnatural situations, and the leading parts are rendered by Miss Clarke and Mr. Barron in that quiet, unostentatious manner which is the peculiar charm of the acting of both. Mr. Warren was, of course, immensely funny. The scenery was some of the best the Museum has ever produced...
...lately held the boards there. This week Miss Mitchell has appeared as Fanchon, a character in which she has often before won great reputation, and which is too well known to require comment. It is also needless to say that the principal characters have lost none of their former charm and attraction in the hands of Miss Mitchell and Mr. Shewell...