Melville and the Comic SpiritUsing elements of traditional Celtic lore, relates how Kate helps her stepsister Meghan to break the spell that has given her the head of a sheep. |
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... better than he knew , certainly better than the world knew . In the course of the single decade in which his major work was done he explored the full range of comedy , expanding its possibilities until he had a masterpiece , then mining ...
... better than he knew , certainly better than the world knew . In the course of the single decade in which his major work was done he explored the full range of comedy , expanding its possibilities until he had a masterpiece , then mining ...
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... better than he was , taking all things together , and not going into par- ticulars . " Sometimes Melville out - Twains Twain , though he is unlikely ever to get general credit for it . What reader would not first think of two other boys ...
... better than he was , taking all things together , and not going into par- ticulars . " Sometimes Melville out - Twains Twain , though he is unlikely ever to get general credit for it . What reader would not first think of two other boys ...
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... better times ? We may make these times better , if we bestir ourselves . Industry need not wish , and he that lives upon hope will die fasting , as Poor Richard says . There are no gains without pains . Then help hands , for I have no ...
... better times ? We may make these times better , if we bestir ourselves . Industry need not wish , and he that lives upon hope will die fasting , as Poor Richard says . There are no gains without pains . Then help hands , for I have no ...
Contents
Introduction I | 4 |
The Comic Matter II | 11 |
The Comic Manner | 31 |
Copyright | |
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