Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Oxford University Press, 1926 - English poetry |
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Page 88
... persons ; such as Justice , Mercy , Faith . Of the tragedy or mystery of Paradise Lost there are two plans : Michael . The Persons . Chorus of Angels . Moses . The Persons . Divine Justice , Wisdom , Heavenly Love . The Evening Star ...
... persons ; such as Justice , Mercy , Faith . Of the tragedy or mystery of Paradise Lost there are two plans : Michael . The Persons . Chorus of Angels . Moses . The Persons . Divine Justice , Wisdom , Heavenly Love . The Evening Star ...
Page 154
... persons of high rank , made master of arts by Lord Clarendon in person . In He travelled afterwards into France and Italy ; and , at his return , devoted himself to the Court . 1665 he went to sea with Sandwich , and distinguished ...
... persons of high rank , made master of arts by Lord Clarendon in person . In He travelled afterwards into France and Italy ; and , at his return , devoted himself to the Court . 1665 he went to sea with Sandwich , and distinguished ...
Page 451
... persons who want judgement , and sometimes too of those who have it ; and , like a fierce and outrageous torrent , bear down all opposition before them . ' He then condemns the neglect of poetical justice ; which is always one of his ...
... persons who want judgement , and sometimes too of those who have it ; and , like a fierce and outrageous torrent , bear down all opposition before them . ' He then condemns the neglect of poetical justice ; which is always one of his ...
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