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... Belinda , he emphasizes one particular duty : To fifty chosen Sylphs , of special Note , We trust th ' important ... Belinda's petticoat literally ; but the petticoat becomes a symbol of other things than a virginity which can be lost ...
... Belinda , he emphasizes one particular duty : To fifty chosen Sylphs , of special Note , We trust th ' important ... Belinda's petticoat literally ; but the petticoat becomes a symbol of other things than a virginity which can be lost ...
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... Belinda ; and the first paragraph ends with a conditional " if " balance that hints a suitable mock epic fib : the poet hopes for Caryll's approval and Belinda's inspiration , neither of which could matter much in the long run , for he ...
... Belinda ; and the first paragraph ends with a conditional " if " balance that hints a suitable mock epic fib : the poet hopes for Caryll's approval and Belinda's inspiration , neither of which could matter much in the long run , for he ...
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... Belinda's fall is a " fortunate fall . " She could have accepted the rape , recognizing the real meaning of the Baron's overture ; she was ready to capitulate to him anyway because Ariel saw the earthly lover lurking at her heart and ...
... Belinda's fall is a " fortunate fall . " She could have accepted the rape , recognizing the real meaning of the Baron's overture ; she was ready to capitulate to him anyway because Ariel saw the earthly lover lurking at her heart and ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Pastorals 1709 | 17 |
An Essay on Criticism 1711 | 45 |
Copyright | |
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