The lives of the English Poets, Volume 2Rivington, 1820 |
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Page 27
... observation of the passing world ; the difficulty therefore is , to conceive how this knowledge can be obtained by a boy .. But if " The Old Bachelor " be more nearly ex- amined , it will be found to be one of those come- dies which may ...
... observation of the passing world ; the difficulty therefore is , to conceive how this knowledge can be obtained by a boy .. But if " The Old Bachelor " be more nearly ex- amined , it will be found to be one of those come- dies which may ...
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... observed without wonder , that a mind so vigorous and fertile in dramatic compositions , should on any other occa sion discover nothing but impotence and poverty . He has in these little pieces neither elevation of fancy , selection of ...
... observed without wonder , that a mind so vigorous and fertile in dramatic compositions , should on any other occa sion discover nothing but impotence and poverty . He has in these little pieces neither elevation of fancy , selection of ...
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... observations are solid and natural , as well as delicate , so his design is always to bring to light something useful and ornamental ; whence his character is the reverse to theirs , who have eminent abilities in insignificant kuowledge ...
... observations are solid and natural , as well as delicate , so his design is always to bring to light something useful and ornamental ; whence his character is the reverse to theirs , who have eminent abilities in insignificant kuowledge ...
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... observed , the same thought will appear a new one , to the great delight and wonder of the hearer . What we call génius results from this particular happy complexion in the first formation of the person that enjoys it , and is Nature's ...
... observed , the same thought will appear a new one , to the great delight and wonder of the hearer . What we call génius results from this particular happy complexion in the first formation of the person that enjoys it , and is Nature's ...
Page 52
... observed an affected contempt of the an cients , and a supercilious derision of transmitted knowledge . Of this indecent arrogance the fol- lowing quotation from his preface to the " Trea tise on the Small - pox " will afford a specimen ...
... observed an affected contempt of the an cients , and a supercilious derision of transmitted knowledge . Of this indecent arrogance the fol- lowing quotation from his preface to the " Trea tise on the Small - pox " will afford a specimen ...
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