The Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1F.C. and J. Rivington, 1820 - English poetry |
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... least , from Sprat's account , that he always acknowledged her care , and justly paid the dues of filial gratitude . In the window of his mother's apartment lay Spenser's Fairy Queen ; in which he very early VOL . I. B took delight to ...
... least , from Sprat's account , that he always acknowledged her care , and justly paid the dues of filial gratitude . In the window of his mother's apartment lay Spenser's Fairy Queen ; in which he very early VOL . I. B took delight to ...
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... least necessary to read and think . No man could be born a metaphysical poet , nor assume the dignity of a writer , by descriptions copied from descrip- tions , by imitations borrowed from imitations , by traditional imagery , and ...
... least necessary to read and think . No man could be born a metaphysical poet , nor assume the dignity of a writer , by descriptions copied from descrip- tions , by imitations borrowed from imitations , by traditional imagery , and ...
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Samuel Johnson. By every wind that comes this way , Send me at least a sigh or two , Such and so many I'll repay As shall themselves make wings to get to you . In tears I'll waste these eyes , COWLEY . By Love so vainly fed ; So lust of ...
Samuel Johnson. By every wind that comes this way , Send me at least a sigh or two , Such and so many I'll repay As shall themselves make wings to get to you . In tears I'll waste these eyes , COWLEY . By Love so vainly fed ; So lust of ...
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... least see that they are ill - represented by such puny poetry ; and all will determine that if this be the old Theban strain , it is not worthy of revival . To the disproportion and incongruity of Cowley's sentiments must be added the ...
... least see that they are ill - represented by such puny poetry ; and all will determine that if this be the old Theban strain , it is not worthy of revival . To the disproportion and incongruity of Cowley's sentiments must be added the ...
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... least that admiration which is due to great comprehension of knowledge , and great fertility of fancy . The thoughts are often new , and often striking ; but the greatness of one part is disgraced by the littleness of another ; and ...
... least that admiration which is due to great comprehension of knowledge , and great fertility of fancy . The thoughts are often new , and often striking ; but the greatness of one part is disgraced by the littleness of another ; and ...
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Lives of the English Poets: The Prior Congreve, Blackmore and Pope Samuel Johnson No preview available - 2003 |
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