The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810 By: S. C. (Stephen Cullen) Carpenter (-1820?)
I recently had the pleasure of reading "The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810" by S. C. Carpenter. This captivating piece of literature provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and literary landscape of the early 19th century. The author's keen observations and insightful commentary on various works of art, literature, and theatre make for a stimulating read. Carpenter's writing style is engaging and eloquent, drawing the reader in with vivid descriptions and thought-provoking analysis. I particularly enjoyed the section on contemporary plays and performances, as Carpenter's critiques are both perceptive and entertaining. His evaluation of the various works discussed in this volume demonstrates a deep understanding of the nuances of storytelling and performance. Overall, "The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the arts and culture of the early 19th century. I highly recommend this insightful and well-written publication to all lovers of literature and theatre. First Page: THE MIRROR OF TASTE, AND DRAMATIC CENSOR. Vol. I. MAY, 1810. No. 5. HISTORY OF THE STAGE. CHAPTER V. Conclusion of the Greek Drama. MENANDER. Menander, as has been said in the last chapter, once more rescued the stage of Greece from barbarism. In the death of Aristophanes was involved the death of "the middle comedy," which rapidly declined in the hands of his insufficient successors. The poets and wits that came after him, wanted either the talents, the malignity, or the courage to follow his example, to imitate him in his daring personalities, or to adopt his merciless satyrical style. They followed his steps, only in his feeble, pitiful paths, and contented themselves with writing contemptible buffoon caricature parodies of the writings of the greatest men. The new comedy never could have raised its head, had the middle comedy continued to be supported by a succession of such wits as Aristophanes, with new supplies of envenomed personal satire. Fortunately, however, the stage was pretty well cleared of that pernicious kind of writing when Menander , the amiable and the refined, came forth and claimed the bay. This celebrated writer, who justly obtained the appellation of "prince of the new comedy," was a native of Athens, and was born three hundred and forty five years before the birth of Christ... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810 By: S. C. (Stephen Cullen) Carpenter (-1820?)

I recently had the pleasure of reading "The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810" by S. C. Carpenter. This captivating piece of literature provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and literary landscape of the early 19th century.

The author's keen observations and insightful commentary on various works of art, literature, and theatre make for a stimulating read. Carpenter's writing style is engaging and eloquent, drawing the reader in with vivid descriptions and thought-provoking analysis.

I particularly enjoyed the section on contemporary plays and performances, as Carpenter's critiques are both perceptive and entertaining. His evaluation of the various works discussed in this volume demonstrates a deep understanding of the nuances of storytelling and performance.

Overall, "The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the arts and culture of the early 19th century. I highly recommend this insightful and well-written publication to all lovers of literature and theatre.

First Page:

THE MIRROR OF TASTE,

AND

DRAMATIC CENSOR.

Vol. I. MAY, 1810. No. 5.

HISTORY OF THE STAGE.

CHAPTER V.

Conclusion of the Greek Drama.

MENANDER.

Menander, as has been said in the last chapter, once more rescued the stage of Greece from barbarism. In the death of Aristophanes was involved the death of "the middle comedy," which rapidly declined in the hands of his insufficient successors. The poets and wits that came after him, wanted either the talents, the malignity, or the courage to follow his example, to imitate him in his daring personalities, or to adopt his merciless satyrical style. They followed his steps, only in his feeble, pitiful paths, and contented themselves with writing contemptible buffoon caricature parodies of the writings of the greatest men. The new comedy never could have raised its head, had the middle comedy continued to be supported by a succession of such wits as Aristophanes, with new supplies of envenomed personal satire. Fortunately, however, the stage was pretty well cleared of that pernicious kind of writing when Menander , the amiable and the refined, came forth and claimed the bay.

This celebrated writer, who justly obtained the appellation of "prince of the new comedy," was a native of Athens, and was born three hundred and forty five years before the birth of Christ... 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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