The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 1James Sawers, 1818 - 1271 pàgines |
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... criticism , as well as poetical excellence , is unrivalled in that species of composition . In 1748 , he formed a club that met at a chop- house in Ivy - lane every Tuesday evening , with a 6 view to enjoy literary discussion , and the ...
... criticism , as well as poetical excellence , is unrivalled in that species of composition . In 1748 , he formed a club that met at a chop- house in Ivy - lane every Tuesday evening , with a 6 view to enjoy literary discussion , and the ...
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... criticism on the works of Cowley , it is not improper to give some account . The metaphysical poets were men of learning , and to show their learning was their whole endea- vour : but , unluckily , resolving to show it in rhyme ...
... criticism on the works of Cowley , it is not improper to give some account . The metaphysical poets were men of learning , and to show their learning was their whole endea- vour : but , unluckily , resolving to show it in rhyme ...
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... criticism . I know not whether Scaliger himself has persuaded many readers to join with him in his preference of the two favourite odes , which he estimates in his raptures at the value of a kingdom . I will , however , venture to ...
... criticism . I know not whether Scaliger himself has persuaded many readers to join with him in his preference of the two favourite odes , which he estimates in his raptures at the value of a kingdom . I will , however , venture to ...
Pàgina 39
... critic , mingle their in- fluence even in this airy frolic of genius . To such a performance Suckling could have ... criticism very justly conceived , and happily expres- sed . Cowley's critical abilities have not been suffi- ciently ...
... critic , mingle their in- fluence even in this airy frolic of genius . To such a performance Suckling could have ... criticism very justly conceived , and happily expres- sed . Cowley's critical abilities have not been suffi- ciently ...
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... critics , say , How poor to this was Pindar's style ! Even those who cannot perhaps find in the Isthmian or Nemæan songs what antiquity has disposed them to expect , will at least see that they are ill represent- ed by such puny poetry ...
... critics , say , How poor to this was Pindar's style ! Even those who cannot perhaps find in the Isthmian or Nemæan songs what antiquity has disposed them to expect , will at least see that they are ill represent- ed by such puny poetry ...
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