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Page 195
... shew a mind replete with ideas ; the numbers are smooth , and the diction , if not altogether correct , is elegant and easy . Davenant was perhaps at this time his favourite author , though Gondibert never appears to have been popular ...
... shew a mind replete with ideas ; the numbers are smooth , and the diction , if not altogether correct , is elegant and easy . Davenant was perhaps at this time his favourite author , though Gondibert never appears to have been popular ...
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... shew , that if it be necessary to copy nature with minuteness , rural life must be exhibited such as grossness and ignorance have made it . So far the plan was reasonable ; but the Pastorals are introduced by a Proeme , written with ...
... shew , that if it be necessary to copy nature with minuteness , rural life must be exhibited such as grossness and ignorance have made it . So far the plan was reasonable ; but the Pastorals are introduced by a Proeme , written with ...
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... shew . A simile , to be perfect , must both illustrate and ennoble the subject ; must shew it to the under- standing in a clearer view , and display it to the fancy with greater dignity ; but either of these qualities may be sufficient ...
... shew . A simile , to be perfect , must both illustrate and ennoble the subject ; must shew it to the under- standing in a clearer view , and display it to the fancy with greater dignity ; but either of these qualities may be sufficient ...
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