Lectures on the English PoetsT. Miller, 1819 - 331 páginas |
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... seem that the argument which has been sometimes set up , that painting must affect the imagination more strongly , because it represents the image more distinctly , is not well founded . We may as- sume without much temerity , that ...
... seem that the argument which has been sometimes set up , that painting must affect the imagination more strongly , because it represents the image more distinctly , is not well founded . We may as- sume without much temerity , that ...
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... seem to have no sympathy with us , and not to want our admiration . Poetry in its matter and form is natural imagery or feeling , combined with passion and fancy . In its mode of conveyance , it combines the ordinary use of language ...
... seem to have no sympathy with us , and not to want our admiration . Poetry in its matter and form is natural imagery or feeling , combined with passion and fancy . In its mode of conveyance , it combines the ordinary use of language ...
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... seem to have no principle of modulation left in their writings . An excuse might be made for rhyme in the same manner . It is but fair that the ear should linger on the sounds that delight it , or avail itself of the same brilliant ...
... seem to have no principle of modulation left in their writings . An excuse might be made for rhyme in the same manner . It is but fair that the ear should linger on the sounds that delight it , or avail itself of the same brilliant ...
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... seems alone in the world , with the original forms of nature , the rocks , the earth , and the sky . It is not the poetry of action or heroic enterprise , but of faith in a supreme Providence , and resignation to the power that governs ...
... seems alone in the world , with the original forms of nature , the rocks , the earth , and the sky . It is not the poetry of action or heroic enterprise , but of faith in a supreme Providence , and resignation to the power that governs ...
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... seems to have been indebted to the Bible for the gloomy tone of his mind , as well as for the prophetic fury which exalts and kindles his poetry ; but he is utterly unlike Homer . His genius is not a sparkling flame , but the sullen ...
... seems to have been indebted to the Bible for the gloomy tone of his mind , as well as for the prophetic fury which exalts and kindles his poetry ; but he is utterly unlike Homer . His genius is not a sparkling flame , but the sullen ...
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