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James Sheridan Knowles, born on May 12, 1784, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1862. He was a prominent American dramatist of the 19th century, known for his significant contributions to the art of theater.

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“Find earth where grows no weed, and you may find a heart wherein no error grows.”

Heart May Earth Grows Errors Weed

Book:The Dramatic Works of J. S. K. With a Memoir by R. Shelton Mackenzie

Source: The Dramatic Works of J. S. K. With a Memoir by R. Shelton Mackenzie

“The herald, earth-accredited, of heaven,--which when men hear, they think upon heaven's king, and run the items over of the account to which he is sure to call them.”

Thinking Men Running Earth Heaven Kings Accounts Thunder Items

Book:Dramatic Works: Caius Gracchus. Virginius. William Tell. Alfred the Great; or, The patriot king. The hunchback. The wife; a tale of Mantua. The beggar of Bethnal Green. The daughter

Source: Dramatic Works: Caius Gracchus. Virginius. William Tell. Alfred the Great; or, The patriot king. The hunchback. The wife; a tale of Mantua. The beggar of Bethnal Green. The daughter

“What delight To back the flying steed, that challenges The wind for speed! - seems native more of air Than earth! - whose burden only lends him fire! - Whose soul, in his task, turns labour into sport; Who makes your pastime his! I sit him now! He takes away my breath! He makes me reel! I touch not earth - I see not - hear not. All Is ecstasy of motion!”

Soul Seems Earth Turns Sports Challenges Fire Air Wind Tasks Breaths Delight Burden Speed Flying Native Labour Ecstasy Your Past Pastime

Book:The Daughter: A Play in Five Acts

Source: The Daughter: A Play in Five Acts