Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Dent, 1925 - English poetry |
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... endeavoured to supply by hyperbole , their amplification had no limits ; they left not only reason but fancy behind them ; and produced combinations of confused magnificence , that not only could not be credited , but could not be ...
... endeavoured to supply by hyperbole , their amplification had no limits ; they left not only reason but fancy behind them ; and produced combinations of confused magnificence , that not only could not be credited , but could not be ...
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... endeavoured to exhibit a general representation of the style and sentiments of the metaphysical poets , it is now proper to examine particularly the works of Cowley , who was almost the last of that race , and undoubtedly the best ...
... endeavoured to exhibit a general representation of the style and sentiments of the metaphysical poets , it is now proper to examine particularly the works of Cowley , who was almost the last of that race , and undoubtedly the best ...
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... endeavoured at correctness . He never sacrifices accuracy to haste , nor indulges himself in contemptuous negligence , or impatient idleness ; he has no careless lines , or entangled sentiments : his words are nicely selected , and his ...
... endeavoured at correctness . He never sacrifices accuracy to haste , nor indulges himself in contemptuous negligence , or impatient idleness ; he has no careless lines , or entangled sentiments : his words are nicely selected , and his ...
Contents
ABRAHAM COWLEY 16181667 | 44 |
JOHN MILTON 16081674 | 64 |
SAMUEL BUTLER 16121680 | 115 |
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