The Drama by Henry Brodribb Irving
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upon its fit and kindling illustration of great and vivid lives
which either have been lived in noble fact or have deserved to endure immortally in the popular belief and admiration which they have secured. "For our eyes to see! Sons of wisdom, song, and power, Giving earth her richest dower, And making nations free-- A glorious company! "Call them from the dead For our eyes to see! Forms of beauty, love, and grace, 'Sunshine in the shady place,' That made it life to be-- A blessed company!" ADDRESS TO THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HARVARD 30TH MARCH 1885 |
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