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Page 47
It has been observed by Felton , in his Essay on the Classics , that Cowley was
beloved by every muse that he courted ; and that he has rivalled the ancients in
every kind of poetry but tragedy . It may be affirmed , without any encomiastic ...
It has been observed by Felton , in his Essay on the Classics , that Cowley was
beloved by every muse that he courted ; and that he has rivalled the ancients in
every kind of poetry but tragedy . It may be affirmed , without any encomiastic ...
Page 76
These mysteries consist of allegorical persons ; such as Justice , Mercy , Faith .
Of the tragedy or mystery of “ Paradise Lost ” there are two plans : The Persons .
Michael . Chorus of Angels . Heavenly Love . Lucifer . Adam , with the Serpent .
These mysteries consist of allegorical persons ; such as Justice , Mercy , Faith .
Of the tragedy or mystery of “ Paradise Lost ” there are two plans : The Persons .
Michael . Chorus of Angels . Heavenly Love . Lucifer . Adam , with the Serpent .
Page 83
Some find the hint in an Italian tragedy . Voltaire tells a wild and unauthorized
story of a farce seen by Milton in Italy , which opened thus : Let the rainbow be
the fiddle - stick of the fiddle of Heaven . It has been already shewn , that the first
...
Some find the hint in an Italian tragedy . Voltaire tells a wild and unauthorized
story of a farce seen by Milton in Italy , which opened thus : Let the rainbow be
the fiddle - stick of the fiddle of Heaven . It has been already shewn , that the first
...
Page 91
a tragedy written in imitation of the ancients , and never designed by the Author
for the stage . As these poems were published by another bookseller , it has been
asked whether Simmons was discouraged from receiving them by the slow sale ...
a tragedy written in imitation of the ancients , and never designed by the Author
for the stage . As these poems were published by another bookseller , it has been
asked whether Simmons was discouraged from receiving them by the slow sale ...
Page 116
It could only be by long prejudice , and the bigotry of learning , that Milton could
prefer the ancient tragedies , with their ... In this tragedy are , however , many
particular beauties , many just sentiments and striking lines ; but it wants that
power ...
It could only be by long prejudice , and the bigotry of learning , that Milton could
prefer the ancient tragedies , with their ... In this tragedy are , however , many
particular beauties , many just sentiments and striking lines ; but it wants that
power ...
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