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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Atlantic Essays, Sappho. (search)
of her husband; she dared not call him by his name, but addressed him with the title of Lord ; and this was hardly an exaggeration of the social habits of Athens itself. But among the Dorians of Sparta, and probably among the Aeolians as well, the husband called his wife mistress, not in subserviency, but after the English peasant fashion; Spartan mothers preserved a power over their adult sons such as was nowhere else seen; the dignity of maidenhood was celebrated in public songs, called Parthenia, which were peculiar to Sparta; and the women took so free a part in the conversation, that Socrates, in a half-sarcastic passage in the Protagoras, compares their quickness of wit to that of the men. The best authority in regard to the Spartan women is K. O. Muller's Dorier, Book IV. c. IV., also Book V. c. VIII. 5 (Eng. tr. Vol. II. pp. 290--300; also p. 311). For his view of the women of Lesbos, see his Literature of Greece (Eng. tr.), c. XIII. The Spartan women, in short, were fie
The Daily Dispatch: March 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Spanish Rejoicing over American troubles. (search)
Miss Bateman's benefit. --The unquestionable popularity of the young lady now playing at the Theatre, will secure for her a large and fashionable audience on the occasion of her benefit to-night. Miss Bateman has been trained to the stage from early childhood, at which period she was regarded, as was her sister, as a wonder in the dramatic world; but unlike many infantile prodigies, she has raised a superstructure of accomplishments upon the foundation, and now stands before the world a candidate for the highest honors of the profession. That she will win and wear them is our belief; certainly she has our cordial wishes for the success of her aspirations. The performance to-night commences with the favorite play of "Ingomar," in which Miss Bateman sustains the beautiful character of Parthenia, and concludes with the comedy entitled the "Little Treasure," with Miss Bateman as Gertrude. An excellent bill, and all the admirers of the drama should attend.
The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Republicans fighting among themselves. (search)
e chief merit of the production lies; for we confess to but little interest in the "story of the play," and found the prolix dialogue of the minor parts somewhat tedious. So great, however, was the influence of Miss Bateman's portraiture of the trials and sufferings of Geraldine, that we experienced a sensation of regret that the play was over, when the curtain fell at the close of the fifth act. Mr. Bateman played acceptably as David of Ruthin. Mrs. De Bar, as the Nurse Joan, was excellent, as she is in every part she undertakes; and Lamb played the character of the Earl's Jester so well, that we doubt very much if it could have been improved upon. Miss Bateman played "Parthenia" and "Gertrude" for her benefit last night, and, we doubt not, continued to win the applause of the public. To-night "Romeo and Juliet" will be repeated. Of Miss Bateman's performance of Juliet we have already given our favorable opinion, and we advise all admirers of good acting to go and see it.
The Daily Dispatch: March 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], The U. S. Mediterranean squadron. (search)
Theatre. --A first-rate programme is announced for the Saturday night's entertainment, and since it is to be Miss Bateman's last appearance, we hope she will receive a kindly farewell call from numerous friends. This talented young lady will to-night play the beautiful character of Parthenia, in the play of "Ingomar" and we may say, for the information of those who have never seen it, that it is one of the most captivating dramas of modern days. It was produced here last week, and we are told that it was finely performed in every particular. The play of "Jack Shepherd," which, it is said, inculcates a good moral lesson, will conclude the entertainment.