The Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2B. Tauchnitz, 1858 - 414 pages |
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Page 22
... poetry professes the imitation of common life , of real manners , and daily inci- dents , it apparently pre - supposes a familiar knowledge of many characters , and exact observation of the passing world ; the difficulty therefore is ...
... poetry professes the imitation of common life , of real manners , and daily inci- dents , it apparently pre - supposes a familiar knowledge of many characters , and exact observation of the passing world ; the difficulty therefore is ...
Page 23
... poetry . In this play , of which , when he afterwards revised it , he reduced the versification to greater regularity , there is more bustle than sentiment , the plot is busy and intricate , and the events take hold on the attention ...
... poetry . In this play , of which , when he afterwards revised it , he reduced the versification to greater regularity , there is more bustle than sentiment , the plot is busy and intricate , and the events take hold on the attention ...
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... poetry I cannot say any thing very favourable . The powers of Congreve seem to desert him when he leaves the stage , as Antæus was no longer strong than when he could touch the ground . It cannot be observed with- out wonder , that a ...
... poetry I cannot say any thing very favourable . The powers of Congreve seem to desert him when he leaves the stage , as Antæus was no longer strong than when he could touch the ground . It cannot be observed with- out wonder , that a ...
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... poetry , from which he seems to have hoped a lasting name , is totally neglected , and known only as it ap- pended to his plays . While comedy or while tragedy is regarded , his plays are likely to be read ; but , except what relates to ...
... poetry , from which he seems to have hoped a lasting name , is totally neglected , and known only as it ap- pended to his plays . While comedy or while tragedy is regarded , his plays are likely to be read ; but , except what relates to ...
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... poetry , and superior to him in critical abilities . " He seems to have been more delighted with praise than pained by censure , and , instead of slackening , quickened his career . Having in two years produced ten books of " Prince ...
... poetry , and superior to him in critical abilities . " He seems to have been more delighted with praise than pained by censure , and , instead of slackening , quickened his career . Having in two years produced ten books of " Prince ...
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