There is not a passion so strongly rooted in the human heart as envy.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The Critic

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Topic

Envy

Speaker

Sir Fretful Plagiary

Author

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Source

The Critic

Medium

Play

Genre

Satire (play) Satire

Language

English

Time

1779 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Playwright Writer

From

Ireland Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley. The Critic. 1779, Drury Lane Theatre, London, England, UK, act 1, sc. 1.

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Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
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Amazing Grace

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Topic
Salvation Grace

Author

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Source
Amazing Grace
Medium
Hymn Song
Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

Newton, John. 'Faith's Review and Expectation." Olney Hymns. London: W. Oliver, 1779.