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... whole extension of his language , distinguished all the delicacies of phrase , and all the colours of words , and learned to adjust their different sounds to all the varieties of metrical modulation . Bossu is of opinion that the poet's ...
... whole extension of his language , distinguished all the delicacies of phrase , and all the colours of words , and learned to adjust their different sounds to all the varieties of metrical modulation . Bossu is of opinion that the poet's ...
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... whole . ' 3 The manners , or decency of the characters , in speaking or acting what is proper for them , and proper to be shewn by the poet . ' 4 The thoughts which express the manners . ' 5 The words which express those thoughts . ' In ...
... whole . ' 3 The manners , or decency of the characters , in speaking or acting what is proper for them , and proper to be shewn by the poet . ' 4 The thoughts which express the manners . ' 5 The words which express those thoughts . ' In ...
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... whole people , and the audience , consisting nearly of the same persons , could be drawn together only by variety . The Orphan was exhibited in 1680. This is one of the few plays that keep possession of the stage , and has pleased for ...
... whole people , and the audience , consisting nearly of the same persons , could be drawn together only by variety . The Orphan was exhibited in 1680. This is one of the few plays that keep possession of the stage , and has pleased for ...
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Introduction | 5 |
Authors Advertisement to the Third Edition | 13 |
Milton | 15 |
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