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PGCJ.783.015
24 May 1783:42 (1012)
New-York (City) April 30.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Greene, of Boston, now in
Great-Britain, to a gentleman in this city.
ON SEEING MR. GARRICK ACT.
When Britain's Rascius on the stage appears,
Who charms all eyes, and (I am told) all ears,
With ease the various passions I can trace,
Clearly reflected from his wond'rous face;
Whilst true conception, with just action join'd,
Strongly impress each image on my mind.
What need of sounds, when plainly I descry
Th' expressive features, and the speaking eye:
That eye, whose bright and penetrating ray
Doth Shakespear's meaning to my soul convey;
Best commentator on great Shakespear's text!
When Garrick acts, no passage seems perplext.
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