 He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the Doctor did not much like the project As he carried it on, he showed what he wrote to both of us, and we now and then gave a correction, or a word or two of advice ; but it was wholly of his...  The Ladies' Companion - Halaman 3171853Tampilan utuh - Tentang buku ini
 | 1826 - 372 halaman
...pretty sort of a thing a Newgate Pastoral might make. " Gay," says Mr. Pope, " was inclined to try at such a thing for some time ; but afterwards thought...rise to the Beggar's Opera. He began on it; and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the doctor did not much like the project. As he carried it on, he showed... | |
 | John Gay - 1826 - 376 halaman
...II was acted seren nights. The author's third night was by command ol their Royal Highnesses.— K. some time; but afterwards thought it would be better...to the * Beggar's Opera.' He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the doctor did not much like the project. As he carried it on, he shewed... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1826 - 446 halaman
...Newgate pastoral might make. Gay was inclined to try at such a thing for some time ; but afterward thought it would be better to write a comedy on the...to the " Beggar's Opera." He began on it; and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the Doctor did not much like the project. As he carried it on, he shewed... | |
 | John Genest - 1832 - 670 halaman
...it in Pope's words — " Dr. Swift had been observing once " to Mr. Gay, what an odd pretty sort of thing a " Newgate Pastoral might make — Gay was...the " Beggar's Opera— he began on it ; and when first " he mentioned it to Swift, the Doctor did not much " like the project — as he carried it on,... | |
 | John Genest - 1832 - 672 halaman
...of it in Pope's words—" Dr. Swift had been observing once "to Mr. Gay, what an odd pretty sort of thing a " Newgate Pastoral might make — Gay was...it would be better to write a Comedy on " the same plan—this was what gave rise to the " Beggar's Opera—he began on it; and when first " he mentioned... | |
 | Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy - 1834 - 722 halaman
...Gay, what an odd pretty sort of à thing a Newgate pastoral might make. Gay was inclined to try at such a thing for some time ; but afterwards thought...comedy on the same plan. This was what gave rise to the ' Beggars' Opera.' He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the Doctor did not much... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1834 - 556 halaman
...Mr Gay, what an odd pretty sort of a thing a Newgate pastoral might make. Gay was inclined to try at such a thing for some time ; but afterwards thought...on the same plan. This was what gave rise to ' The Beggars' Opera.' He began on it, and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the Doctor did not much like... | |
 | Englishmen - 1835 - 476 halaman
...Mr Gay, what an odd pretty sort of a thing a Newgate pastoral might make. Gay was inclined to try at such a thing for some time ; but afterwards thought...on the same plan. This was what gave rise to ' The Beggars' Opera.' He began on it, and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the doctor did not much like... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1837 - 752 halaman
...Gay, what an odd pretty sort of a thing a Newgate pastoral might make. Gay was inclined to try at guch B 1 /w N7 r ZA M X> -oe I^ ~/ %H y ֽ$ I ...q l G\ n(7= ) , sͤ rS P q:H e# ZA 2 wag what gave rise to the ' Beggars' Opera.' He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift,... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1838 - 716 halaman
...Mr. Gay, what an odd pretty sort of a thing a Newgate pastoral might make. Gay was inclined to try at such a thing for some time ; but afterwards thought...comedy on the same plan. This was what gave rise to the 'Beggars' Opera.' He began on it; and when first he mentioned it to Swift, the Doctor did not much... | |
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