It is doubtful whether anyone born on the English side of the Irish Sea could possibly have suggested the establishment of a Saint's Day in honor of the late respected Warden of racine College, or seriously have proposed that Messrs.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington
When Ambrose Phillips produced the Distrest Mother-adapted from racine-all Addison's little society was enthusiastic.
"English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century"
Leslie Stephen
They have nothing of Epick Poetry so good as our King Arthur; neither are their Corneille and racine a Match for our Shakespear and Otway.
"An Essay on Criticism"
John Oldmixon