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Musick has Charms to soothe a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak. [1] The word "breast" is often misquoted as "beast" and "has" sometimes appears as "hath". The lines are probably inspired by Pharsalia, written by Lucan. [2] Also often repeated is a quotation of Zara in Act III, Scene II: Heav'n has no rage, like love to ...
William Congreve was born in Bardsey Grange, on an estate near Ledston, West Riding of Yorkshire. [1] Although Samuel Johnson disputed this, it has since been confirmed by a baptism entry for "William, sonne of Mr. William Congreve, of Bardsey grange, baptised 10 February 1669" [i.e. 1670 by the modern reckoning of the new year]. [2]
Wright also turns famous sayings into lipograms. Instead of William Congreve's original line, "Musick has charms to soothe a savage breast", Wright writes that music "hath charms to calm a wild bosom." John Keats' "a thing of beauty is a joy forever" becomes "a charming thing is a joy always". [3]
Ariana Grande, the pop music and "Wicked" star, is speaking out about comments surrounding her body, calling the comments "horrible."
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It probably inspired at least two of the best known lines – "Musick has Charms to soothe a savage Breast, / To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak." – from William Congreve's 1697 play, The Mourning Bride. [55]
After Melanie Duquette, 70, had extensive back surgery earlier this year, her doctor sent her to a rehab center to recover since it wasn’t safe for her to be home alone. But after six weeks, her ...