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Literary
February 12, 1838
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Humorous account from the Charleston Mercury of a pig interrupting the final scene of Kotzebue's tragedy 'Count of Burgendorf' during a performance, juxtaposing grotesque comedy with pathos, followed by a fragmented book advertisement.
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Interlude in the performance of Kotzebue's Count of Burgendorf, is very graphically sketched by the Charleston Mercury, which gives an elaborate critique on the merits of the distinguished tragedy.
"By the way, we had a curious interlude to our tragedy, which might go far to settle the long agitated controversy as to the relative effect of the grotesque upon the human mind, when brought in close juxtaposition with the pathetic. In the midst of the last scene, when all eyes were fixed upon the murdered one bending before the victorious race? a little dusty, meagre, long handed pig, trotted into the midst of the solemn group. Whether he came to offer good or ill luck to the maiden, taking time by the forelock, we know not; but the moment after, the renowned Valerius Publicola ped against a dose of correction arms, and was ejected from the stage, quitted to him behind the scenes."
The in all the odour of vehement applause irresistible—the poppy BISHOP HOPKINS' WORKS,
tion; also, Hah's works, 3 vol @ octavo—English Werks complte for sale by
BELL & ENTWISLE
feb 8
"By the way, we had a curious interlude to our tragedy, which might go far to settle the long agitated controversy as to the relative effect of the grotesque upon the human mind, when brought in close juxtaposition with the pathetic. In the midst of the last scene, when all eyes were fixed upon the murdered one bending before the victorious race? a little dusty, meagre, long handed pig, trotted into the midst of the solemn group. Whether he came to offer good or ill luck to the maiden, taking time by the forelock, we know not; but the moment after, the renowned Valerius Publicola ped against a dose of correction arms, and was ejected from the stage, quitted to him behind the scenes."
The in all the odour of vehement applause irresistible—the poppy BISHOP HOPKINS' WORKS,
tion; also, Hah's works, 3 vol @ octavo—English Werks complte for sale by
BELL & ENTWISLE
feb 8
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Theater Interlude
Pig Interruption
Kotzebue Tragedy
Grotesque Pathetic
Charleston Mercury
What entities or persons were involved?
Charleston Mercury
Literary Details
Author
Charleston Mercury
Subject
Interlude In Kotzebue's Count Of Burgendorf
Form / Style
Humorous Prose Anecdote
Key Lines
By The Way, We Had A Curious Interlude To Our Tragedy, Which Might Go Far To Settle The Long Agitated Controversy As To The Relative Effect Of The Grotesque Upon The Human Mind, When Brought In Close Juxtaposition With The Pathetic.
In The Midst Of The Last Scene, When All Eyes Were Fixed Upon The Murdered One Bending Before The Victorious Race? A Little Dusty, Meagre, Long Handed Pig, Trotted Into The Midst Of The Solemn Group.