英语词汇“Vanbrugh”造句的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

Just as Vanbrugh and Lutyens made chimneys and fireplaces into expressive elements, says Cullinan, so he wants to make architecture out of their modern equivalents. Maggie's cancer care centre, Newcastle – review 2013-05-18T23:05:22Z

In explaining it to me, he cites great architects of the past, Vanbrugh, Lutyens and Le Corbusier, and talks about its "composition". Maggie's cancer care centre, Newcastle – review 2013-05-18T23:05:22Z

The shoddiness of Nash, the impracticality of Vanbrugh and the budget-busting of many great architects in history are now almost forgotten and forgiven. Stirling buildings 2011-03-20T00:01:01Z

The young man would become a distinguished architectural and art historian, who would write books on Hawksmoor, Vanbrugh and Wren. Borromini: the first architect 2011-02-05T00:05:30Z

We tore out all the seats and turned the Vanbrugh theatre into a diner, where the audience sat among the cast. RIP Lanford Wilson: the man who saved me as a playwright 2011-03-31T10:44:51Z

Kerry absorbed his father's passions, and his youthful love of architecture was centred at first on Wren, Hawksmoor and Vanbrugh, before travel led him in the late 1940s to Rome and to Borromini. Borromini: the first architect 2011-02-05T00:05:30Z

There is no evidence the rooms Vanbrugh created were ever used. Mysterious rooms revealed at palace 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z

A visit to Europe in 1948 stimulated an enduring admiration for Vanbrugh, Hawksmoor and Lutyens, but also the greatest of the modernists, Le Corbusier. Robert Venturi obituary 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z

According to Vanbrugh, on his deathbed he said he was “91 years finding out a hole to go out of this world, and at length found it.” The 100 best nonfiction books: No 94 – Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes (1651) 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z

The production at London's Jerwood Vanbrugh is a fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards Rada's Attenborough campaign, which aims to upgrade one of its main London sites and to provide on-site student accommodation. Hiddleston's Hamlet praised by theatregoers - BBC News 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z

Vanbrugh Castle is a heritage building, and it has the highest possible conservation status offered in the U.K.: One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

The scale and cost of Sir Vanbrugh's grand plans led to a falling out with Sarah, First Duchess of Marlborough, and he was banned from the estate. Mysterious rooms revealed at palace 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z

Miss Vanbrugh makes a delightful Lady Sneerwell, and Mrs. Gilbert a dear old Mrs. Candour, who would spitefully gossip about her neighbours for hours together. Punch, or the London Charivari, November 25, 1893 2012-04-23T02:00:30.783Z

Vanbrugh had designed the ceiling and carvings, and a fine selection of paintings adorned the walls. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z

The works of Dryden, Waller, Prior, Congreve, Wycherley, Vanbrugh, Rochester and Addison were all devoured, and he took an especial interest in Butler’s witty Hudibras. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z

Experts consider Vanbrugh Castle, located in Greenwich, one of the finest surviving buildings of its period. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

Miss Irene Vanbrugh had her own reputation to compete with in the kind of part in which we know her so well, and to say that she was equal to it is praise enough. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 2012-02-23T03:00:40.467Z

Miss Irene Vanbrugh, though no actress could have done more with her part, had less chance than usual of showing her particular gift of finesse; and Norah's character was too inconsistent to command our sympathy. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 4th 1914 2012-02-11T03:03:44.993Z

An alteration of Vanbrugh's play the Relapse was the first production, under the name of a Trip to Scarborough. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 91, July 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-10-19T02:00:23.307Z

But it should be recalled that the most recent of the eight plays here mentioned—Vanbrugh's—had been in the repertory twenty years. Three Hours after Marriage 2011-10-10T02:00:20.823Z

In the years after Vanbrugh’s death the castle was sold. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

The staginess of things infected or seemed to infect even Miss Irene Vanbrugh. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 2012-02-23T03:00:40.467Z

No comment is made, or any mention of Vanbrugh. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 89, July 12, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. 2011-10-01T02:00:34.553Z

Here also Mr. Carleton Vanbrugh, owner's agent on board the Duke, got into trouble for assuming executive command. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z

He was a great admirer of both Miss Violet and Miss Irene Vanbrugh as actresses. The Story of Lewis Carroll Told for Young People by the Real Alice in Wonderland 2011-04-30T02:00:12.447Z

After they moved in, the Edgar family noticed the remains of a private amphitheater built by Vanbrugh for the purpose of putting on al fresco performances. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

Vanbrugh and Farquhar are the other two important writers of comedies; all their comedies are more or less disfigured by cynicism and immorality, the reaction after the Puritan restraint. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z

Prior was dead, and also Vanbrugh and Parnell. The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's With Other Essays 2011-03-03T03:00:54.067Z

Mr. Vanbrugh was accordingly "logged" as being censured by the council, and was subsequently transferred to the Duchess, his opposite number there, William Bath, taking his place. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z

A play called "The Cornish Squire" was adapted from the same work of Molière, by Vanbrugh, Congreve, and Walsh. A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe 2011-02-16T03:00:34.387Z

The British are known for their love of eccentricity, and Vanbrugh Castle is certainly quirky. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

His immediate successors were Hawksmoor, whose works were heavy and uninteresting, and Sir James Vanbrugh. Architecture Gothic and Renaissance

In 1894 he married the actress Violet Vanbrugh, elder sister of the no less well-known actress Irene Vanbrugh, and he and his wife subsequently took the leading parts under his management of the Garrick theatre. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John"

Having now arrived upon their cruising ground, all were eager to be at work, and on February 14th they were once more under way, the banished Vanbrugh being received on board the Duke again. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z

Congreve's 'Love for Love,' Vanbrugh's 'Relapse, Farquhar's 'Beaux' Stratagem,' Goldsmith's 'She Stoops to Conquer,' and Sheridan's 'School for Scandal,' are the best comedies written since Jonson, Fletcher, and Massinger held the stage. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16

Sadly, Vanbrugh didn't get to enjoy his castle for long. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

Vanbrugh was a man of genius and has a style of his own, “bold, original, and pictorial.” Architecture Gothic and Renaissance

Vanbrugh imitated more than one of his plays. A Short History of French Literature

His Non-Juror is a political adaptation of Tartuffe; and his almost equally celebrated Provoked Husband only supplied a happy ending to Vanbrugh’s unfinished play. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin"

Mr. Forbes Robertson made a memorable success in the part of Buckingham; and it is interesting to note that Miss Violet Vanbrugh played the part of Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII and His Court 6th edition

Dryden acknowledged, in the preface to his Fables, the justice of Collier’s strictures, though he protested against the manner of the onslaught;1 but Congreve made an angry reply; Vanbrugh and others followed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher"

Cibber played the part of Sir Novelty Fashion, and his performance as Lord Foppington, the same character renamed, in Vanbrugh’s piece, established his reputation as an actor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati"

He says, “I suspect that Vanbrugh, in saying he began his days in the Bastile, meant only that he was its tenant in early life—at the commencement of his manhood.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

One is ashamed to be seen reading the unblushing profligacy of Wycherley, Cibber, Vanbrugh, and Congreve. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865

It is taken from Vanbrugh’s comedy of the ‘Journey to London,’ better known in its modern form of ‘The Provoked Husband.’ Old Roads and New Roads

In 1733 Vanbrugh's play, The Provoked Husband, was acted for his benefit, and his old enemy Pope wrote the prologue, of which the sarcasm is more conspicuous than the kindness. The Age of Pope (1700-1744)

Of this comedy Congreve said that it had “a great many things that were like wit in it”; and Vanbrugh honoured it by writing his Relapse as a sequel. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati"

I have to add a curious discovery respecting Vanbrugh himself, which explains a circumstance in his life not hitherto understood. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

Castle Howard was the work of Vanbrugh, the designer of Blenheim, and in plan is somewhat similar, but much more sober and simple, with a central cupola that gives it dignity. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel

The “blunderbuss, Turkish scimitar, and basket-hilt sword,” in the foregoing extract from Vanbrugh, point to one of the constant perils of the road—the highwaymen. Old Roads and New Roads

It was 233 at a revival of Vanbrugh’s ‘Relapse’ I first met her, dressed after the fashion of the Countess of Ossory. The Strollers

Thus he blames Vanbrugh for putting into Lord Foppington's mouth some contemptuous expressions respecting the church service; though it is obvious that Vanbrugh could not better express reverence than by making Lord Foppington express contempt. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3)

Vanbrugh was in consequence removed, and the direction of the building confided to other hands, under her own immediate superintendence.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

Just beyond is a brick castellated building, “The p. 255Grange,” said to have been designed by Vanbrugh. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter

If you do not do so, we will keep your agent, Mr. Vanbrugh, who has come ashore, and will throw him into irons.” Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure

Addison and Steele, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and others of celebrity, besides the Dukes of Somerset, Devonshire, Marlborough, Newcastle, etc., and many others, titled and untitled, were of the society. The Strand District The Fascination of London

Dryden’s conscience, or his prudence, angry as he was, withheld him from the conflict; Congreve and Vanbrugh attempted answers. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II

Vanbrugh not obtaining his claims from the Treasury, and the workmen becoming more clamorous, the architect suddenly turns round on the duke, at once to charge him with the whole debt. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

His comedies, however, are the neatest and choicest on the English stage; Vanbrugh's are the liveliest, and Wycherley's the most vigorous. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure

That Miss Irene Vanbrugh has dispensed with whatever serious element there was in her part and relies for her brilliant effects almost completely on its irresponsible frivolity. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-05

The princess persevered, however; she was as firmly resolved to get married as Miss Hoyden in Vanbrugh's "Relapse." A History of the Four Georges, Volume II

Miss Irene Vanbrugh's superbly trained talent showed itself in an astonishing range of moods tethered in a plausible unity of conception. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 16, 1916

The pitiable history of this magnificent monument of public gratitude, from its beginnings, is given by Vanbrugh in his deposition. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

Mr. Vanbrugh sen. died at Chester, and was buried with several of his children at Trinity Church, July 19, 1689. Notes and Queries, Number 201, September 3, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc

For both Wycherley and Vanbrugh are playwrights, and Congreve is not. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation

The hideous indecency of Dryden, of Wycherley, and of Vanbrugh had brought about a certain reaction. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II

After a while she inquired in what way this blow had fallen upon Michael Vanbrugh. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh swears that “He himself looked upon the crown, as engaged to the Duke of Marlborough for the expense; but that he believes the workmen always looked upon the duke as their paymaster.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

Besides this, the testimony of Knight, Price, and Gilpin, have contributed to remove the prejudices against Vanbrugh. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art, (Vol. 2 of 3)

But neither Wycherley nor Vanbrugh has any strain of the admirable intellectual quality of Congreve. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation

So Horace Walpole remarks that Vanbrugh wrote so well because he was familiar with the conversation of the best circles. English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century

For since the day she returned from France, she had never questioned Miss Vanbrugh, nor alluded to the subject of her parentage. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh, it must be confessed, exerted not less of his dramatic than his architectural genius in the building of Blenheim! Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

The virtual leaders of the new movement—Wycherley, Vanbrugh, Farquhar, and Congreve—were not at work till long after Pepys ceased to write. Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays

Wycherley has done more vilely; Vanbrugh soars to loftier altitudes of filthiness. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation

Colley commenced life as an actor and playwriter, and Vanbrugh was so pleased with his "Love's Last Shift, or the Fool of Fashion," that he wrote an improved version of it in "The Relapse." History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour

You seem quite learned in Art, Miss Vanbrugh. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh went to Blenheim with his lady, in a company from Castle Howard, another magnificent monument of his singular genius. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

It is odd enough that the three architects, Inigo Jones, Vanbrugh, and Wren, all lived in this yard. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

Congreve is only an artist in style writing for himself and half a dozen in the pit, while Wycherley and Vanbrugh—and for that matter Etherege and Farquhar—are playwrights producing for the whole theatre. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation

Vanbrugh—a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests—was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour

Still Miss Vanbrugh's words impressed themselves strongly on her mind, wherein was now a chaos of anxious thought. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh seems to have involved the intricacy of his plot, till it fell into some contradictions. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

He attacked Dryden, now close upon his grave: Congreve, a young man; Vanbrugh, Cibber, Farquhar, and the rest, all alive, all in the zenith of their fame, and all as popular as writers could be. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

In "Faust" Violet Vanbrugh "walked on" for the first time. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 1, May 1908

The following are from the "Relapse," the first play that made Vanbrugh known, and which we might therefore expect to be one of his most humorous comedies. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour

But Miss Vanbrugh's conversation now awakened a new scheme, by which in time she might be able to redeem her father's memory, and to save her mother from any sacrifice entailed by this debt. Olive A Novel

“The Case” concludes with an eloquent reflection, where Vanbrugh is distinguished as the man of genius, though not, in this predicament, the man of honour. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

Congreve had plenty of that, and probably at the Kit-kat was the life of the party when Vanbrugh was away or Addison in a graver mood. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

This mixture of the coarse, but picturesque features of oriental life, with the dilapidated stateliness of palaces in the style of the full-bottom-wigged Vanbrughs of Austria, has the oddest effect imaginable. Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family or, A Residence in Belgrade and Travels in the Highlands and Woodlands of the Interior, during the years 1843 and 1844.

There is a considerable amount of rough humour in Vanbrugh, and some indelicacy, more like that of Aristophanes than of English writers. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour

She had crept into Vanbrugh's good graces, and he made her useful in a thousand ways. Olive A Novel

Of this quarrel between the famous duchess and Vanbrugh I have only recovered several vivacious extracts from confidential letters of Vanbrugh’s to Jacob Tonson. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

Another dramatist, whose name seems to be inseparable from Congreve's, was that mixture of bad and good taste—Vanbrugh. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

Beechleigh was really a fine place, built by Vanbrugh in his best days. Beyond The Rocks A Love Story

But in the stately galleries of Vanbrugh's design he renewed his associations with France. George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life

Thus Michael Vanbrugh had lived, for fifty years, a life solitary even to moroseness; emulating the great Florentine master, whose Christian name it was his glory to bear. Olive A Novel

In all the biographies of Vanbrugh, from the time of Cibber’s Lives of the Poets, the early part of the life of this man of genius remains unknown. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

The forward little girl was handed from knee to knee, petted, probably, by Addison, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Garth, and many another famous wit. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

The comedies of Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar, Gibber, &c. which naturally attempted to represent the manners and conversation of private life, are decisive upon this point; as are also some of Steele's papers, and even Addison's. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals

But like his betters Congreve and Vanbrugh, D'Urfey both missed the opportunity to grapple with the real issues of the controversy and misjudged the temper of the public. Essays on the Stage Preface to the Campaigners (1689) and Preface to the Translation of Bossuet's Maxims and Reflections on Plays (1699)

Between herself and Michael Vanbrugh there was a curious sympathy. Olive A Novel

This warrant, however, Vanbrugh kept entirely to himself; he never mentioned to the duke that he was in possession of any such power; nor, on his return, did he claim to have it renewed. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

Vanbrugh's was built in 1705, and met the usual fate of theatres, being burnt down some eighty-four years after. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

Miss Irene Vanbrugh played as if every one of her words had been made expressly for her, as, no doubt, they were. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-14

As a dramatist, he began by presenting A Trip to Scarborough, which was altered from Vanbrugh's Relapse; but his fame was at once assured by his production, in 1775, of The Duenna and The Rivals. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction

What if her long-loved girlish dreams should be quenched at once—if Mr. Vanbrugh's stern dictum should be that she had no talent, and never could become an artist at all! Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh, the architect of Blenheim, got a power from Lord Godolphin to contract in the Duke of Marlborough’s name, iii. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3

However, I have no doubt Vanbrugh passed for a gentleman, whatever his conversation, and he was certainly a wit, and apparently somewhat less licentious in his morals than the rest. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

Addison in his turn furnished the prologue to Steele's "Tender Husband," while Steele favoured Vanbrugh with a prologue to his comedy of "The Mistake." A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character

If Vanbrugh was not born in France, it is certain that he spent many years there, and there acquired the taste and handling of the comic drama, which then had its halcyon days under Molière. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction

She thought of Michael Vanbrugh's scornful rebuke, and bitter shame possessed her. Olive A Novel

Etherege, Sedley, Wycherley, and Vanbrugh are very little read, and were pretty fellows in their day; I think they may be safely consulted, and rendered available. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 21, 1841

She acted best in Vanbrugh's 'Provoked Husband,' so well, in fact, that the manager gave her an extra fifty pounds by way of acknowledgment. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

Mr. Jones would set his character in some impossible situation, and Miss Vanbrugh would make us, for the moment, forget its impossibility. Plays, Acting and Music A Book Of Theory

The Provoked Wife is so licentious a play that it is supposed Vanbrugh afterwards conceived and began his Provoked Husband to make some amends for it. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction

The monotonous attitude contributed to plunge her mind into that dull despair which produces immobility—Michael Vanbrugh had never had so steady a model. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh, his indebtedness to Molière, i, 59; "architect at Blenheim," 74; ii, 287. The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2

I well remember getting into my hands a large thick volume, adorned with miserable woodcuts, and bearing on its back the title 'Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar.' The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

By this process, the works of Dryden, Congreve, Southerne, Wycherley, Garth, and Vanbrugh will be melted down to separate the sludge from the pure metal. Essay upon Wit

"Angela Vanbrugh" playing the Fiddle; or, All alone with her Beau. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 16, 1891

Delighted at his success, Mr. Vanbrugh suddenly thought of his model, not as a model, but as a human being. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh's building was superseded in its turn, when the increasing business of the Oxford Printing Press was moved to the present building in 1830. The Charm of Oxford

But Vanbrugh's theatre was on the site of the present Opera House, and the Haymarket was set up as a rival concern. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1

Then Vanbrugh arrived and blithely finished in corrupt brick and flaming manifestations of decadence that which the pure and monumental genius of Inigo Jones had first conceived. The Roll-Call

Vanbrugh, Sir John, dramatist, of uncertain birth; his dramas adaptations from the French of Molière and others; had been a soldier; was Clarencieux King-at-Arms, and is noted as an architect; d. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge

Miss Rothesay was needed everywhere; first in the painting-room, to assist in arranging its various treasures, her taste and tact assisting Mr. Vanbrugh's artistic skill. Olive A Novel

As one of these girls Violet Vanbrugh made her first appearance on the stage. The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections

Sir James Vanbrugh was building Blenheim Palace for the Queen's victorious general, and also Castle Howard. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time

Sir John Vanbrugh therefore, tired of theatrical management, thought of disposing of his whole farm to some industrious tenant, that might put it into better condition. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV

The rough draft of the play was the work of Vanbrugh, now dead, but the dialogue and situations had been elaborated by Cibber. The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield

"My child, how very merry you are, you and Miss Vanbrugh!" said Mrs. Rothesay, from her corner. Olive A Novel

This was all I did to "help" Violet Vanbrugh, now Mrs. Arthur Bourchier and one of our best actresses, in her stage career. The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections

Lady Brute intrigues with Constant, a former lover; but her intrigues are more mischievous than vicious.—Vanbrugh, Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook

Sir John Vanbrugh, it is said, had great facility in writing, and is not a little to be admired for the spirit, ease, and readiness, with which he produced his plays. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV

This imposing house was opened in the spring of 1705 by Congreve and Vanbrugh, and to it had gone Betterton and his associates at Lincoln's Inn Fields. The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield

"Come in," said Olive; and Mr. Vanbrugh entered. Olive A Novel

The mansion was designed by Sir J. Vanbrugh. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 328, August 23, 1828

This character appears in Vanbrugh's Relapse, of which comedy the Trip to Scarborough is an abridgment and adaptation. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook

Immediately upon the failure of the Opera, Vanbrugh produced his comedy called The Confederacy, greatly improved from the Bourgois a la mode of Dancour. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV

The Hall was built for Admiral Delaval in 1707 to the design of Sir J. Vanbrugh, who also designed Blenheim Palace, given by the nation to the great Duke of Marlborough about the same time. Northumberland Yesterday and To-day

I shall see it in Lord Arundale's noble gallery; I shall know that it, at least, will remain where, after my death, it will keep from oblivion the name of Michael Vanbrugh. Olive A Novel

And Father had gone over the Heath to Vanbrugh Park to see some rich people he knows and get the letter. The Story of the Treasure Seekers

"Substantial" Vanbrugh he likes-=chiefly because his work would make "such noble ruins." De Libris: Prose and Verse

In this he was not disappointed, for the Relapse succeeded beyond the warmest expectation, and raised Vanbrugh's name very high amongst the writers for the stage. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV

The old castle of the Howards having been burnt down, Vanbrugh, the greatest architect of early Georgian times, designed the enormous building now standing. Yorkshire

"He will never come back again—never," said Miss Vanbrugh, looking at Olive with a vague bewilderment. Olive A Novel

The play was altered from Vanbrugh's "Relapse;" and the audience, supposing it was a new piece, on finding themselves deceived, expressed a considerable degree of disapprobation. Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire

The substitution of the a for the o was a common affectation in the speech of the fops of the period, as may be found in Vanbrugh's Relapse. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734

This 'Haymarket Theatre', on the site of that known as 'Her Majesty's,' was designed and opened by Vanbrugh in 1706, thirty persons of quality having subscribed a hundred pounds each towards the cost of it. The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays

He lived to please himself; he wrote to be read; and he had found reason to trust the instinct of certain friends in this respect, Vanbrugh Neal among them. Eleanor

The young lady again apologised in her easy, foreign manner, and asked if she might stay with them until Miss Vanbrugh's return? Olive A Novel

I hope it will read pleasantly, but I am quite incapable of judging it, for every speech of Belinda's comes to me now in Miss Vanbrugh's voice. First Plays

In comedy we receive the brilliant work of Etheridge, the vigor of Wycherley, and, as the century drew near its close, the dashing wit of Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar. Palamon and Arcite

Vanbrugh proceeded to adapt for his new house three plays of Molière. The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays

That phrase which Vanbrugh Neal had applied to him in Lucy's hearing, which had seemed to her so absurd, began after all to fit. Eleanor

In the midst of this, Miss Vanbrugh's voice was heard in the hall. Olive A Novel

The reign of Anne was conspicuous more for letters than for art: architecture, more especially, was vulgarized under Vanbrugh. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 2

The poems of Rochester, the plays of Dryden, Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar, all popular in their day, are mostly unreadable. English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World

Vanbrugh and Congreve opened their grand west-end theatre with concession to the new taste of the fashionable for Italian Opera. The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays

He loved him as Vanbrugh Neal had loved him; because of a certain charm, a certain indestructible youth and irresponsibility at the very heart of him, which redeemed half his errors. Eleanor

Besides, Vanbrugh would have scorned the bare idea of her entering on the great career of Art for money! Olive A Novel

Silvester, the French artist employed to make designs for the decoration of the salon, sniffed contemptuously at Vanbrugh's Gothic tendencies. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1

Dryden's conscience, or his prudence, angry as he was, withheld him from the conflict: Congreve and Vanbrugh attempted answers.' Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784

Foppington in Vanbrugh's "Relapse," Tattle in Congreve's "Love for Love," Backbite in Sheridan's "School for Scandal," Acres in "The Rivals" by the same author, and Fribble in Garrick's "Miss in her Teens." The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia

To do him justice, indeed, along with his dependence on Vanbrugh Neal's opinion, there seemed to go a rather winning dependence on his affection. Eleanor

There!" cried Vanbrugh, his countenance glowing with a fierce inspiration that made it grand through all its ugliness—"there! what woman could paint that?—or rather, what man! Olive A Novel

But the final feeling of any one whose fate it is to study it at leisure will assuredly be one of respect, even of enthusiasm, for the ability of Vanbrugh. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1

Vanbrugh was a young ensign when he sketched out the Relapse and the Provoked Wife, and Sheridan crowned his reputation with the School for Scandal at six-and-twenty. Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01

First and foremost there was the old Opera House in the Haymarket, built by Vanbrugh, as far back as 1705, upon the site now occupied by Her Majesty's Theatre. Fielding

Sutton is no palace in miniature, no grandiose expression of the spacious days of Elizabeth, no pompous outcome of Vanbrugh's magnificent mind, no piece of reticent elegance by Adams. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography

Miss Vanbrugh sometimes took Olive with her on those little errands of charity which were not unfrequent with the gentle Meliora. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh is responsible for good and bad qualities alike. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1

Vanbrugh has very closely followed Molière's play in the Mistake, but has laid the scene in Spain. The Love-Tiff

An ancient manor-house, that Vanbrugh might have built, dwelt like a picture in his memory. Charles Lamb

This is the comedy of artificial life, of wit and satire, such as we see it in Congreve, Wycherley, Vanbrugh, &c. Characters of Shakespeare's Plays

You remember it was she from whom Mr. Vanbrugh painted the 'Cleopatra.' Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh was often in the greatest straits for money, and wrote piteously to the Duchess and the Lord Treasurer Godolphin without the slightest effect. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1

Mr. J. King has curtailed Vanbrugh's play into an interlude, in one act, called Lover's Quarrels, or Like Master Like Man. The Love-Tiff

Thus he blames Vanbrugh for putting into Lord Foppington's mouth some contemptuous expressions respecting the Church service; though it is obvious that Vanbrugh could not better express reverence than by making Lord Foppington express contempt. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2

Vanbrugh, in the succeeding generation, described with great humour the way in which a country gentleman, newly chosen a member of Parliament, went up to London. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1

The little old maid was quite overpowered with her stylish bend; her salute, French fashion, cheek to cheek; and her anxious inquiries after Miss Vanbrugh's health. Olive A Novel

Strengthened by her almost masculine power of mind, she learned to comprehend and to reverence the mighty masters whom Vanbrugh loved. Olive A Novel

There was no friend to arrange anything; so Miss Vanbrugh undertook it all. Olive A Novel

Nay, the shoemaker of Vanbrugh has the advantage in the comparison. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2

Then she flitted to Miss Vanbrugh's room, to help her to dress for this important occasion. Olive A Novel

My dear Miss Vanbrugh, have you really forgotten me? Olive A Novel

Nevertheless she quitted Miss Vanbrugh with smiles; and when she again sought her mother's chamber, it was with smiles too—or, at least, with that soft sweetness which was in Olive like a smile. Olive A Novel

Perhaps," she said, her thoughts taking their colour from the general weariness of her spirits, "perhaps Miss Vanbrugh was right, and I might have had the picture returned. Olive A Novel

That was why Mr. Vanbrugh showed him respect, she knew. Olive A Novel

What!" cried Mrs. Rothesay, "you, my dear Miss Vanbrugh, who are so thoroughly English—who always said you hated moving from place to place, and would live and die at Woodford Cottage! Olive A Novel

And no one has ever wooed me except my master, Vanbrugh, whose feeling for me was not love at all. Olive A Novel

"Mr. Vanbrugh, my dear master and friend, look at me, and listen to what I have to say." Olive A Novel

But she only said, "Oh, it is a mere trifle; I am obliged to mention it, because I understand Miss Vanbrugh left my money matters under your care until I came of age." Olive A Novel

The day after this we sought out Michael Vanbrugh, in his old haunt, the Sistine Chapel. Olive A Novel

Hark, mamma, there is Mr. Vanbrugh walking in his painting-room overhead. Olive A Novel

"Oh, tell me of the Vanbrughs," cried Olive eagerly. Olive A Novel

"My daughter is somewhat of an artist herself, Mr. Vanbrugh," observed Mrs. Rothesay, with maternal pride; which Olive, deeply blushing, soon quelled by an entreating motion of silence. Olive A Novel

Michael Vanbrugh's sister was not likely to be quite ignorant of Art. Olive A Novel

Olive, humbled and disconsolate, prepared for her voluntary duty as Vanbrugh's lay-figure. Olive A Novel

But brave little Miss Vanbrugh did not so easily give up her charitable purpose. Olive A Novel

I was long before I could discover Mr. Vanbrugh, and still longer before I found out-his abode. Olive A Novel

Meanwhile, Miss Vanbrugh talked in an undertone to little Christal, who, her hunger satisfied, stood, finger in mouth, watching the two ladies with her fierce black eyes—the very image of a half-tamed gipsy. Olive A Novel

She paused, and Miss Vanbrugh, astonished at this sudden outburst, in language so vehement, and so above her apparent rank, had not a word to say. Olive A Novel

Miss Vanbrugh could not believe in the possibility of a mother thus voluntarily renouncing her own child. Olive A Novel

Michael Vanbrugh cast on his picture a look such as no living face ever had won, or ever would win, from his cold eyes. Olive A Novel

As I think, Vanbrugh was a man to whom Fortune could never come. Olive A Novel

"It could not have been a happy marriage, mamma,—if Mr. Gwynne be really the man that Miss Vanbrugh and her brother describe." Olive A Novel

"Is this Miss Vanbrugh's house—is there any one here?" she asked; her accent being slightly foreign. Olive A Novel

In what capacity it would be hard to say—certainly not as Miss Vanbrugh's prot�g�e—for she assumed toward the little old maid a most benignant air of superiority. Olive A Novel

Mr. Vanbrugh she privately christened "the old Ogre," and kept as much out of his way as possible. Olive A Novel

There was lying beside her an unfinished sketch, which she hastily hid, before Miss Vanbrugh could notice what had been her occupation. Olive A Novel

Mr. Vanbrugh announced that in one fortnight he must leave Woodford Cottage, on his journey to Rome. Olive A Novel

Had the light suddenly gone—then—Michael Vanbrugh would have known what it once had been. Olive A Novel

The Rothesays were to leave one day, the Vanbrughs the next. Olive A Novel

Her affectionate companion followed her for some time; but Miss Vanbrugh did not seem disposed to talk, so Olive returned to the house. Olive A Novel

I can't tell you why, but it is for a good—a holy purpose—Oh, Miss Vanbrugh, if you could but show me any way of earning money for myself! Olive A Novel

She passed into the drawing-room, where Christal was amusing Mrs. Rothesay with her foreign ditties; and then she went to Mr. Vanbrugh's studio to have a last talk about Art with her old master. Olive A Novel

For, from mere carelessness, Vanbrugh had reduced the womankind about him to the condition of perfect slaves. Olive A Novel

Fool!" said Vanbrugh, roughly; "does a child never leave a mother? Olive A Novel

Afterwards Michael Vanbrugh felt his sleeve touched, and saw beside him the small, delicate figure of his pupil. Olive A Novel

Vanbrugh came back, and continued his painting, talking all the while. Olive A Novel

"I have spoken ill," said Vanbrugh, in a touched and humbled voice. Olive A Novel

It was the first and last kiss that, since boyhood, Michael Vanbrugh ever gave to woman. Olive A Novel

He had not been able to find out the Vanbrughs, he said, though he would try every possible means of so doing before he left Rome for Paris. Olive A Novel

Once Olive talked of Michael Vanbrugh and his misfortunes. Olive A Novel

It was long before Michael Vanbrugh could thoroughly reconcile himself to the idea of a girl's becoming a painter. Olive A Novel

She said little about herself or her own affairs, save to ask that, being in Rome, he would contrive to find out the Vanbrughs, of whom she had heard nothing for a long time. Olive A Novel

单词	Vanbrugh
例句	Vanbrugh Just as Vanbrugh and Lutyens made chimneys and fireplaces into expressive elements, says Cullinan, so he wants to make architecture out of their modern equivalents. Maggie's cancer care centre, Newcastle – review 2013-05-18T23:05:22Z In explaining it to me, he cites great architects of the past, Vanbrugh, Lutyens and Le Corbusier, and talks about its "composition". Maggie's cancer care centre, Newcastle – review 2013-05-18T23:05:22Z The shoddiness of Nash, the impracticality of Vanbrugh and the budget-busting of many great architects in history are now almost forgotten and forgiven. Stirling buildings 2011-03-20T00:01:01Z The young man would become a distinguished architectural and art historian, who would write books on Hawksmoor, Vanbrugh and Wren. Borromini: the first architect 2011-02-05T00:05:30Z We tore out all the seats and turned the Vanbrugh theatre into a diner, where the audience sat among the cast. RIP Lanford Wilson: the man who saved me as a playwright 2011-03-31T10:44:51Z Kerry absorbed his father's passions, and his youthful love of architecture was centred at first on Wren, Hawksmoor and Vanbrugh, before travel led him in the late 1940s to Rome and to Borromini. Borromini: the first architect 2011-02-05T00:05:30Z There is no evidence the rooms Vanbrugh created were ever used. Mysterious rooms revealed at palace 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z A visit to Europe in 1948 stimulated an enduring admiration for Vanbrugh, Hawksmoor and Lutyens, but also the greatest of the modernists, Le Corbusier. Robert Venturi obituary 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z According to Vanbrugh, on his deathbed he said he was “91 years finding out a hole to go out of this world, and at length found it.” The 100 best nonfiction books: No 94 – Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes (1651) 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z The production at London's Jerwood Vanbrugh is a fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards Rada's Attenborough campaign, which aims to upgrade one of its main London sites and to provide on-site student accommodation. Hiddleston's Hamlet praised by theatregoers - BBC News 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z Vanbrugh Castle is a heritage building, and it has the highest possible conservation status offered in the U.K.: One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The scale and cost of Sir Vanbrugh's grand plans led to a falling out with Sarah, First Duchess of Marlborough, and he was banned from the estate. Mysterious rooms revealed at palace 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Miss Vanbrugh makes a delightful Lady Sneerwell, and Mrs. Gilbert a dear old Mrs. Candour, who would spitefully gossip about her neighbours for hours together. Punch, or the London Charivari, November 25, 1893 2012-04-23T02:00:30.783Z Vanbrugh had designed the ceiling and carvings, and a fine selection of paintings adorned the walls. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z The works of Dryden, Waller, Prior, Congreve, Wycherley, Vanbrugh, Rochester and Addison were all devoured, and he took an especial interest in Butler’s witty Hudibras. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z Experts consider Vanbrugh Castle, located in Greenwich, one of the finest surviving buildings of its period. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Miss Irene Vanbrugh had her own reputation to compete with in the kind of part in which we know her so well, and to say that she was equal to it is praise enough. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 2012-02-23T03:00:40.467Z Miss Irene Vanbrugh, though no actress could have done more with her part, had less chance than usual of showing her particular gift of finesse; and Norah's character was too inconsistent to command our sympathy. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 4th 1914 2012-02-11T03:03:44.993Z An alteration of Vanbrugh's play the Relapse was the first production, under the name of a Trip to Scarborough. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 91, July 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-10-19T02:00:23.307Z But it should be recalled that the most recent of the eight plays here mentioned—Vanbrugh's—had been in the repertory twenty years. Three Hours after Marriage 2011-10-10T02:00:20.823Z In the years after Vanbrugh’s death the castle was sold. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The staginess of things infected or seemed to infect even Miss Irene Vanbrugh. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 2012-02-23T03:00:40.467Z No comment is made, or any mention of Vanbrugh. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 89, July 12, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. 2011-10-01T02:00:34.553Z Here also Mr. Carleton Vanbrugh, owner's agent on board the Duke, got into trouble for assuming executive command. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z He was a great admirer of both Miss Violet and Miss Irene Vanbrugh as actresses. The Story of Lewis Carroll Told for Young People by the Real Alice in Wonderland 2011-04-30T02:00:12.447Z After they moved in, the Edgar family noticed the remains of a private amphitheater built by Vanbrugh for the purpose of putting on al fresco performances. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Vanbrugh and Farquhar are the other two important writers of comedies; all their comedies are more or less disfigured by cynicism and immorality, the reaction after the Puritan restraint. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z Prior was dead, and also Vanbrugh and Parnell. The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's With Other Essays 2011-03-03T03:00:54.067Z Mr. Vanbrugh was accordingly "logged" as being censured by the council, and was subsequently transferred to the Duchess, his opposite number there, William Bath, taking his place. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z A play called "The Cornish Squire" was adapted from the same work of Molière, by Vanbrugh, Congreve, and Walsh. A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe 2011-02-16T03:00:34.387Z The British are known for their love of eccentricity, and Vanbrugh Castle is certainly quirky. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z His immediate successors were Hawksmoor, whose works were heavy and uninteresting, and Sir James Vanbrugh. Architecture Gothic and Renaissance In 1894 he married the actress Violet Vanbrugh, elder sister of the no less well-known actress Irene Vanbrugh, and he and his wife subsequently took the leading parts under his management of the Garrick theatre. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" Having now arrived upon their cruising ground, all were eager to be at work, and on February 14th they were once more under way, the banished Vanbrugh being received on board the Duke again. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Congreve's 'Love for Love,' Vanbrugh's 'Relapse, Farquhar's 'Beaux' Stratagem,' Goldsmith's 'She Stoops to Conquer,' and Sheridan's 'School for Scandal,' are the best comedies written since Jonson, Fletcher, and Massinger held the stage. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 Sadly, Vanbrugh didn't get to enjoy his castle for long. One of London’s Few Castles—Yours for $4.2 Million 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Vanbrugh was a man of genius and has a style of his own, “bold, original, and pictorial.” Architecture Gothic and Renaissance Vanbrugh imitated more than one of his plays. A Short History of French Literature His Non-Juror is a political adaptation of Tartuffe; and his almost equally celebrated Provoked Husband only supplied a happy ending to Vanbrugh’s unfinished play. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" Mr. Forbes Robertson made a memorable success in the part of Buckingham; and it is interesting to note that Miss Violet Vanbrugh played the part of Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII and His Court 6th edition Dryden acknowledged, in the preface to his Fables, the justice of Collier’s strictures, though he protested against the manner of the onslaught;1 but Congreve made an angry reply; Vanbrugh and others followed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" Cibber played the part of Sir Novelty Fashion, and his performance as Lord Foppington, the same character renamed, in Vanbrugh’s piece, established his reputation as an actor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" He says, “I suspect that Vanbrugh, in saying he began his days in the Bastile, meant only that he was its tenant in early life—at the commencement of his manhood.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 One is ashamed to be seen reading the unblushing profligacy of Wycherley, Cibber, Vanbrugh, and Congreve. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 It is taken from Vanbrugh’s comedy of the ‘Journey to London,’ better known in its modern form of ‘The Provoked Husband.’ Old Roads and New Roads In 1733 Vanbrugh's play, The Provoked Husband, was acted for his benefit, and his old enemy Pope wrote the prologue, of which the sarcasm is more conspicuous than the kindness. The Age of Pope (1700-1744) Of this comedy Congreve said that it had “a great many things that were like wit in it”; and Vanbrugh honoured it by writing his Relapse as a sequel. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" I have to add a curious discovery respecting Vanbrugh himself, which explains a circumstance in his life not hitherto understood. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Castle Howard was the work of Vanbrugh, the designer of Blenheim, and in plan is somewhat similar, but much more sober and simple, with a central cupola that gives it dignity. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel The “blunderbuss, Turkish scimitar, and basket-hilt sword,” in the foregoing extract from Vanbrugh, point to one of the constant perils of the road—the highwaymen. Old Roads and New Roads It was 233 at a revival of Vanbrugh’s ‘Relapse’ I first met her, dressed after the fashion of the Countess of Ossory. The Strollers Thus he blames Vanbrugh for putting into Lord Foppington's mouth some contemptuous expressions respecting the church service; though it is obvious that Vanbrugh could not better express reverence than by making Lord Foppington express contempt. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Vanbrugh was in consequence removed, and the direction of the building confided to other hands, under her own immediate superintendence.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Just beyond is a brick castellated building, “The p. 255Grange,” said to have been designed by Vanbrugh. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter If you do not do so, we will keep your agent, Mr. Vanbrugh, who has come ashore, and will throw him into irons.” Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Addison and Steele, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and others of celebrity, besides the Dukes of Somerset, Devonshire, Marlborough, Newcastle, etc., and many others, titled and untitled, were of the society. The Strand District The Fascination of London Dryden’s conscience, or his prudence, angry as he was, withheld him from the conflict; Congreve and Vanbrugh attempted answers. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Vanbrugh not obtaining his claims from the Treasury, and the workmen becoming more clamorous, the architect suddenly turns round on the duke, at once to charge him with the whole debt. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 His comedies, however, are the neatest and choicest on the English stage; Vanbrugh's are the liveliest, and Wycherley's the most vigorous. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure That Miss Irene Vanbrugh has dispensed with whatever serious element there was in her part and relies for her brilliant effects almost completely on its irresponsible frivolity. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-05 The princess persevered, however; she was as firmly resolved to get married as Miss Hoyden in Vanbrugh's "Relapse." A History of the Four Georges, Volume II Miss Irene Vanbrugh's superbly trained talent showed itself in an astonishing range of moods tethered in a plausible unity of conception. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 16, 1916 The pitiable history of this magnificent monument of public gratitude, from its beginnings, is given by Vanbrugh in his deposition. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Mr. Vanbrugh sen. died at Chester, and was buried with several of his children at Trinity Church, July 19, 1689. Notes and Queries, Number 201, September 3, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc For both Wycherley and Vanbrugh are playwrights, and Congreve is not. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation The hideous indecency of Dryden, of Wycherley, and of Vanbrugh had brought about a certain reaction. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II After a while she inquired in what way this blow had fallen upon Michael Vanbrugh. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh swears that “He himself looked upon the crown, as engaged to the Duke of Marlborough for the expense; but that he believes the workmen always looked upon the duke as their paymaster.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Besides this, the testimony of Knight, Price, and Gilpin, have contributed to remove the prejudices against Vanbrugh. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art, (Vol. 2 of 3) But neither Wycherley nor Vanbrugh has any strain of the admirable intellectual quality of Congreve. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation So Horace Walpole remarks that Vanbrugh wrote so well because he was familiar with the conversation of the best circles. English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century For since the day she returned from France, she had never questioned Miss Vanbrugh, nor alluded to the subject of her parentage. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh, it must be confessed, exerted not less of his dramatic than his architectural genius in the building of Blenheim! Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 The virtual leaders of the new movement—Wycherley, Vanbrugh, Farquhar, and Congreve—were not at work till long after Pepys ceased to write. Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays Wycherley has done more vilely; Vanbrugh soars to loftier altitudes of filthiness. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation Colley commenced life as an actor and playwriter, and Vanbrugh was so pleased with his "Love's Last Shift, or the Fool of Fashion," that he wrote an improved version of it in "The Relapse." History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour You seem quite learned in Art, Miss Vanbrugh. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh went to Blenheim with his lady, in a company from Castle Howard, another magnificent monument of his singular genius. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 It is odd enough that the three architects, Inigo Jones, Vanbrugh, and Wren, all lived in this yard. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Congreve is only an artist in style writing for himself and half a dozen in the pit, while Wycherley and Vanbrugh—and for that matter Etherege and Farquhar—are playwrights producing for the whole theatre. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation Vanbrugh—a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests—was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour Still Miss Vanbrugh's words impressed themselves strongly on her mind, wherein was now a chaos of anxious thought. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh seems to have involved the intricacy of his plot, till it fell into some contradictions. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 He attacked Dryden, now close upon his grave: Congreve, a young man; Vanbrugh, Cibber, Farquhar, and the rest, all alive, all in the zenith of their fame, and all as popular as writers could be. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 In "Faust" Violet Vanbrugh "walked on" for the first time. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 1, May 1908 The following are from the "Relapse," the first play that made Vanbrugh known, and which we might therefore expect to be one of his most humorous comedies. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour But Miss Vanbrugh's conversation now awakened a new scheme, by which in time she might be able to redeem her father's memory, and to save her mother from any sacrifice entailed by this debt. Olive A Novel “The Case” concludes with an eloquent reflection, where Vanbrugh is distinguished as the man of genius, though not, in this predicament, the man of honour. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Congreve had plenty of that, and probably at the Kit-kat was the life of the party when Vanbrugh was away or Addison in a graver mood. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 This mixture of the coarse, but picturesque features of oriental life, with the dilapidated stateliness of palaces in the style of the full-bottom-wigged Vanbrughs of Austria, has the oddest effect imaginable. Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family or, A Residence in Belgrade and Travels in the Highlands and Woodlands of the Interior, during the years 1843 and 1844. There is a considerable amount of rough humour in Vanbrugh, and some indelicacy, more like that of Aristophanes than of English writers. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour She had crept into Vanbrugh's good graces, and he made her useful in a thousand ways. Olive A Novel Of this quarrel between the famous duchess and Vanbrugh I have only recovered several vivacious extracts from confidential letters of Vanbrugh’s to Jacob Tonson. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Another dramatist, whose name seems to be inseparable from Congreve's, was that mixture of bad and good taste—Vanbrugh. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Beechleigh was really a fine place, built by Vanbrugh in his best days. Beyond The Rocks A Love Story But in the stately galleries of Vanbrugh's design he renewed his associations with France. George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life Thus Michael Vanbrugh had lived, for fifty years, a life solitary even to moroseness; emulating the great Florentine master, whose Christian name it was his glory to bear. Olive A Novel In all the biographies of Vanbrugh, from the time of Cibber’s Lives of the Poets, the early part of the life of this man of genius remains unknown. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 The forward little girl was handed from knee to knee, petted, probably, by Addison, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Garth, and many another famous wit. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 The comedies of Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar, Gibber, &c. which naturally attempted to represent the manners and conversation of private life, are decisive upon this point; as are also some of Steele's papers, and even Addison's. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals But like his betters Congreve and Vanbrugh, D'Urfey both missed the opportunity to grapple with the real issues of the controversy and misjudged the temper of the public. Essays on the Stage Preface to the Campaigners (1689) and Preface to the Translation of Bossuet's Maxims and Reflections on Plays (1699) Between herself and Michael Vanbrugh there was a curious sympathy. Olive A Novel This warrant, however, Vanbrugh kept entirely to himself; he never mentioned to the duke that he was in possession of any such power; nor, on his return, did he claim to have it renewed. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Vanbrugh's was built in 1705, and met the usual fate of theatres, being burnt down some eighty-four years after. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Miss Irene Vanbrugh played as if every one of her words had been made expressly for her, as, no doubt, they were. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-14 As a dramatist, he began by presenting A Trip to Scarborough, which was altered from Vanbrugh's Relapse; but his fame was at once assured by his production, in 1775, of The Duenna and The Rivals. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction What if her long-loved girlish dreams should be quenched at once—if Mr. Vanbrugh's stern dictum should be that she had no talent, and never could become an artist at all! Olive A Novel Vanbrugh, the architect of Blenheim, got a power from Lord Godolphin to contract in the Duke of Marlborough’s name, iii. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 However, I have no doubt Vanbrugh passed for a gentleman, whatever his conversation, and he was certainly a wit, and apparently somewhat less licentious in his morals than the rest. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Addison in his turn furnished the prologue to Steele's "Tender Husband," while Steele favoured Vanbrugh with a prologue to his comedy of "The Mistake." A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character If Vanbrugh was not born in France, it is certain that he spent many years there, and there acquired the taste and handling of the comic drama, which then had its halcyon days under Molière. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction She thought of Michael Vanbrugh's scornful rebuke, and bitter shame possessed her. Olive A Novel Etherege, Sedley, Wycherley, and Vanbrugh are very little read, and were pretty fellows in their day; I think they may be safely consulted, and rendered available. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 21, 1841 She acted best in Vanbrugh's 'Provoked Husband,' so well, in fact, that the manager gave her an extra fifty pounds by way of acknowledgment. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Mr. Jones would set his character in some impossible situation, and Miss Vanbrugh would make us, for the moment, forget its impossibility. Plays, Acting and Music A Book Of Theory The Provoked Wife is so licentious a play that it is supposed Vanbrugh afterwards conceived and began his Provoked Husband to make some amends for it. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction The monotonous attitude contributed to plunge her mind into that dull despair which produces immobility—Michael Vanbrugh had never had so steady a model. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh, his indebtedness to Molière, i, 59; "architect at Blenheim," 74; ii, 287. The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2 I well remember getting into my hands a large thick volume, adorned with miserable woodcuts, and bearing on its back the title 'Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar.' The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 By this process, the works of Dryden, Congreve, Southerne, Wycherley, Garth, and Vanbrugh will be melted down to separate the sludge from the pure metal. Essay upon Wit "Angela Vanbrugh" playing the Fiddle; or, All alone with her Beau. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 16, 1891 Delighted at his success, Mr. Vanbrugh suddenly thought of his model, not as a model, but as a human being. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh's building was superseded in its turn, when the increasing business of the Oxford Printing Press was moved to the present building in 1830. The Charm of Oxford But Vanbrugh's theatre was on the site of the present Opera House, and the Haymarket was set up as a rival concern. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Then Vanbrugh arrived and blithely finished in corrupt brick and flaming manifestations of decadence that which the pure and monumental genius of Inigo Jones had first conceived. The Roll-Call Vanbrugh, Sir John, dramatist, of uncertain birth; his dramas adaptations from the French of Molière and others; had been a soldier; was Clarencieux King-at-Arms, and is noted as an architect; d. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge Miss Rothesay was needed everywhere; first in the painting-room, to assist in arranging its various treasures, her taste and tact assisting Mr. Vanbrugh's artistic skill. Olive A Novel As one of these girls Violet Vanbrugh made her first appearance on the stage. The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections Sir James Vanbrugh was building Blenheim Palace for the Queen's victorious general, and also Castle Howard. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time Sir John Vanbrugh therefore, tired of theatrical management, thought of disposing of his whole farm to some industrious tenant, that might put it into better condition. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV The rough draft of the play was the work of Vanbrugh, now dead, but the dialogue and situations had been elaborated by Cibber. The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield "My child, how very merry you are, you and Miss Vanbrugh!" said Mrs. Rothesay, from her corner. Olive A Novel This was all I did to "help" Violet Vanbrugh, now Mrs. Arthur Bourchier and one of our best actresses, in her stage career. The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections Lady Brute intrigues with Constant, a former lover; but her intrigues are more mischievous than vicious.—Vanbrugh, Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook Sir John Vanbrugh, it is said, had great facility in writing, and is not a little to be admired for the spirit, ease, and readiness, with which he produced his plays. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV This imposing house was opened in the spring of 1705 by Congreve and Vanbrugh, and to it had gone Betterton and his associates at Lincoln's Inn Fields. The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield "Come in," said Olive; and Mr. Vanbrugh entered. Olive A Novel The mansion was designed by Sir J. Vanbrugh. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 328, August 23, 1828 This character appears in Vanbrugh's Relapse, of which comedy the Trip to Scarborough is an abridgment and adaptation. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook Immediately upon the failure of the Opera, Vanbrugh produced his comedy called The Confederacy, greatly improved from the Bourgois a la mode of Dancour. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV The Hall was built for Admiral Delaval in 1707 to the design of Sir J. Vanbrugh, who also designed Blenheim Palace, given by the nation to the great Duke of Marlborough about the same time. Northumberland Yesterday and To-day I shall see it in Lord Arundale's noble gallery; I shall know that it, at least, will remain where, after my death, it will keep from oblivion the name of Michael Vanbrugh. Olive A Novel And Father had gone over the Heath to Vanbrugh Park to see some rich people he knows and get the letter. The Story of the Treasure Seekers "Substantial" Vanbrugh he likes-=chiefly because his work would make "such noble ruins." De Libris: Prose and Verse In this he was not disappointed, for the Relapse succeeded beyond the warmest expectation, and raised Vanbrugh's name very high amongst the writers for the stage. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV The old castle of the Howards having been burnt down, Vanbrugh, the greatest architect of early Georgian times, designed the enormous building now standing. Yorkshire "He will never come back again—never," said Miss Vanbrugh, looking at Olive with a vague bewilderment. Olive A Novel The play was altered from Vanbrugh's "Relapse;" and the audience, supposing it was a new piece, on finding themselves deceived, expressed a considerable degree of disapprobation. Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire The substitution of the a for the o was a common affectation in the speech of the fops of the period, as may be found in Vanbrugh's Relapse. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 This 'Haymarket Theatre', on the site of that known as 'Her Majesty's,' was designed and opened by Vanbrugh in 1706, thirty persons of quality having subscribed a hundred pounds each towards the cost of it. The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays He lived to please himself; he wrote to be read; and he had found reason to trust the instinct of certain friends in this respect, Vanbrugh Neal among them. Eleanor The young lady again apologised in her easy, foreign manner, and asked if she might stay with them until Miss Vanbrugh's return? Olive A Novel I hope it will read pleasantly, but I am quite incapable of judging it, for every speech of Belinda's comes to me now in Miss Vanbrugh's voice. First Plays In comedy we receive the brilliant work of Etheridge, the vigor of Wycherley, and, as the century drew near its close, the dashing wit of Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar. Palamon and Arcite Vanbrugh proceeded to adapt for his new house three plays of Molière. The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays That phrase which Vanbrugh Neal had applied to him in Lucy's hearing, which had seemed to her so absurd, began after all to fit. Eleanor In the midst of this, Miss Vanbrugh's voice was heard in the hall. Olive A Novel The reign of Anne was conspicuous more for letters than for art: architecture, more especially, was vulgarized under Vanbrugh. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 2 The poems of Rochester, the plays of Dryden, Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar, all popular in their day, are mostly unreadable. English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World Vanbrugh and Congreve opened their grand west-end theatre with concession to the new taste of the fashionable for Italian Opera. The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays He loved him as Vanbrugh Neal had loved him; because of a certain charm, a certain indestructible youth and irresponsibility at the very heart of him, which redeemed half his errors. Eleanor Besides, Vanbrugh would have scorned the bare idea of her entering on the great career of Art for money! Olive A Novel Silvester, the French artist employed to make designs for the decoration of the salon, sniffed contemptuously at Vanbrugh's Gothic tendencies. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1 Dryden's conscience, or his prudence, angry as he was, withheld him from the conflict: Congreve and Vanbrugh attempted answers.' Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 Foppington in Vanbrugh's "Relapse," Tattle in Congreve's "Love for Love," Backbite in Sheridan's "School for Scandal," Acres in "The Rivals" by the same author, and Fribble in Garrick's "Miss in her Teens." The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia To do him justice, indeed, along with his dependence on Vanbrugh Neal's opinion, there seemed to go a rather winning dependence on his affection. Eleanor There!" cried Vanbrugh, his countenance glowing with a fierce inspiration that made it grand through all its ugliness—"there! what woman could paint that?—or rather, what man! Olive A Novel But the final feeling of any one whose fate it is to study it at leisure will assuredly be one of respect, even of enthusiasm, for the ability of Vanbrugh. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1 Vanbrugh was a young ensign when he sketched out the Relapse and the Provoked Wife, and Sheridan crowned his reputation with the School for Scandal at six-and-twenty. Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 01 First and foremost there was the old Opera House in the Haymarket, built by Vanbrugh, as far back as 1705, upon the site now occupied by Her Majesty's Theatre. Fielding Sutton is no palace in miniature, no grandiose expression of the spacious days of Elizabeth, no pompous outcome of Vanbrugh's magnificent mind, no piece of reticent elegance by Adams. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography Miss Vanbrugh sometimes took Olive with her on those little errands of charity which were not unfrequent with the gentle Meliora. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh is responsible for good and bad qualities alike. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1 Vanbrugh has very closely followed Molière's play in the Mistake, but has laid the scene in Spain. The Love-Tiff An ancient manor-house, that Vanbrugh might have built, dwelt like a picture in his memory. Charles Lamb This is the comedy of artificial life, of wit and satire, such as we see it in Congreve, Wycherley, Vanbrugh, &c. Characters of Shakespeare's Plays You remember it was she from whom Mr. Vanbrugh painted the 'Cleopatra.' Olive A Novel Vanbrugh was often in the greatest straits for money, and wrote piteously to the Duchess and the Lord Treasurer Godolphin without the slightest effect. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1 Mr. J. King has curtailed Vanbrugh's play into an interlude, in one act, called Lover's Quarrels, or Like Master Like Man. The Love-Tiff Thus he blames Vanbrugh for putting into Lord Foppington's mouth some contemptuous expressions respecting the Church service; though it is obvious that Vanbrugh could not better express reverence than by making Lord Foppington express contempt. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Vanbrugh, in the succeeding generation, described with great humour the way in which a country gentleman, newly chosen a member of Parliament, went up to London. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 The little old maid was quite overpowered with her stylish bend; her salute, French fashion, cheek to cheek; and her anxious inquiries after Miss Vanbrugh's health. Olive A Novel Strengthened by her almost masculine power of mind, she learned to comprehend and to reverence the mighty masters whom Vanbrugh loved. Olive A Novel There was no friend to arrange anything; so Miss Vanbrugh undertook it all. Olive A Novel Nay, the shoemaker of Vanbrugh has the advantage in the comparison. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Then she flitted to Miss Vanbrugh's room, to help her to dress for this important occasion. Olive A Novel My dear Miss Vanbrugh, have you really forgotten me? Olive A Novel Nevertheless she quitted Miss Vanbrugh with smiles; and when she again sought her mother's chamber, it was with smiles too—or, at least, with that soft sweetness which was in Olive like a smile. Olive A Novel Perhaps," she said, her thoughts taking their colour from the general weariness of her spirits, "perhaps Miss Vanbrugh was right, and I might have had the picture returned. Olive A Novel That was why Mr. Vanbrugh showed him respect, she knew. Olive A Novel What!" cried Mrs. Rothesay, "you, my dear Miss Vanbrugh, who are so thoroughly English—who always said you hated moving from place to place, and would live and die at Woodford Cottage! Olive A Novel And no one has ever wooed me except my master, Vanbrugh, whose feeling for me was not love at all. Olive A Novel "Mr. Vanbrugh, my dear master and friend, look at me, and listen to what I have to say." Olive A Novel But she only said, "Oh, it is a mere trifle; I am obliged to mention it, because I understand Miss Vanbrugh left my money matters under your care until I came of age." Olive A Novel The day after this we sought out Michael Vanbrugh, in his old haunt, the Sistine Chapel. Olive A Novel Hark, mamma, there is Mr. Vanbrugh walking in his painting-room overhead. Olive A Novel "Oh, tell me of the Vanbrughs," cried Olive eagerly. Olive A Novel "My daughter is somewhat of an artist herself, Mr. Vanbrugh," observed Mrs. Rothesay, with maternal pride; which Olive, deeply blushing, soon quelled by an entreating motion of silence. Olive A Novel Michael Vanbrugh's sister was not likely to be quite ignorant of Art. Olive A Novel Olive, humbled and disconsolate, prepared for her voluntary duty as Vanbrugh's lay-figure. Olive A Novel But brave little Miss Vanbrugh did not so easily give up her charitable purpose. Olive A Novel I was long before I could discover Mr. Vanbrugh, and still longer before I found out-his abode. Olive A Novel Meanwhile, Miss Vanbrugh talked in an undertone to little Christal, who, her hunger satisfied, stood, finger in mouth, watching the two ladies with her fierce black eyes—the very image of a half-tamed gipsy. Olive A Novel She paused, and Miss Vanbrugh, astonished at this sudden outburst, in language so vehement, and so above her apparent rank, had not a word to say. Olive A Novel Miss Vanbrugh could not believe in the possibility of a mother thus voluntarily renouncing her own child. Olive A Novel Michael Vanbrugh cast on his picture a look such as no living face ever had won, or ever would win, from his cold eyes. Olive A Novel As I think, Vanbrugh was a man to whom Fortune could never come. Olive A Novel "It could not have been a happy marriage, mamma,—if Mr. Gwynne be really the man that Miss Vanbrugh and her brother describe." Olive A Novel "Is this Miss Vanbrugh's house—is there any one here?" she asked; her accent being slightly foreign. Olive A Novel In what capacity it would be hard to say—certainly not as Miss Vanbrugh's prot�g�e—for she assumed toward the little old maid a most benignant air of superiority. Olive A Novel Mr. Vanbrugh she privately christened "the old Ogre," and kept as much out of his way as possible. Olive A Novel There was lying beside her an unfinished sketch, which she hastily hid, before Miss Vanbrugh could notice what had been her occupation. Olive A Novel Mr. Vanbrugh announced that in one fortnight he must leave Woodford Cottage, on his journey to Rome. Olive A Novel Had the light suddenly gone—then—Michael Vanbrugh would have known what it once had been. Olive A Novel The Rothesays were to leave one day, the Vanbrughs the next. Olive A Novel Her affectionate companion followed her for some time; but Miss Vanbrugh did not seem disposed to talk, so Olive returned to the house. Olive A Novel I can't tell you why, but it is for a good—a holy purpose—Oh, Miss Vanbrugh, if you could but show me any way of earning money for myself! Olive A Novel She passed into the drawing-room, where Christal was amusing Mrs. Rothesay with her foreign ditties; and then she went to Mr. Vanbrugh's studio to have a last talk about Art with her old master. Olive A Novel For, from mere carelessness, Vanbrugh had reduced the womankind about him to the condition of perfect slaves. Olive A Novel Fool!" said Vanbrugh, roughly; "does a child never leave a mother? Olive A Novel Afterwards Michael Vanbrugh felt his sleeve touched, and saw beside him the small, delicate figure of his pupil. Olive A Novel Vanbrugh came back, and continued his painting, talking all the while. Olive A Novel "I have spoken ill," said Vanbrugh, in a touched and humbled voice. Olive A Novel It was the first and last kiss that, since boyhood, Michael Vanbrugh ever gave to woman. Olive A Novel He had not been able to find out the Vanbrughs, he said, though he would try every possible means of so doing before he left Rome for Paris. Olive A Novel Once Olive talked of Michael Vanbrugh and his misfortunes. Olive A Novel It was long before Michael Vanbrugh could thoroughly reconcile himself to the idea of a girl's becoming a painter. Olive A Novel She said little about herself or her own affairs, save to ask that, being in Rome, he would contrive to find out the Vanbrughs, of whom she had heard nothing for a long time. Olive A Novel
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