The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 1C. Bathurst, 1783 |
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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 Spenfer's Fairy Queen ; in which he very early took delight to read , till ...
... 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 Spenfer's Fairy Queen ; in which he very early took delight to read , till ...
Pàgina 30
... least necef- fary to read and think . No man could be born a metaphyfical poet , nor affume the dignity of a writer , by defcriptions copied from defcriptions , by imitations borrowed from imitations , by traditional imagery , and ...
... least necef- fary to read and think . No man could be born a metaphyfical poet , nor affume the dignity of a writer , by defcriptions copied from defcriptions , by imitations borrowed from imitations , by traditional imagery , and ...
Pàgina 40
... least a figh or two , Such and fo many I'll repay As fhall themselves make winds to get to you , COWLEY . In tears I'll wafte thefe eyes , By Love fo vainly fed ; So luft of old the Deluge punished . COWLEY , All arm'd in brass the ...
... least a figh or two , Such and fo many I'll repay As fhall themselves make winds to get to you , COWLEY . In tears I'll wafte thefe eyes , By Love fo vainly fed ; So luft of old the Deluge punished . COWLEY , All arm'd in brass the ...
Pàgina 71
... least see that they are ill reprefented by such puny poetry ; and all will determine that if this be the old Theban ftrain , it is not worthy of revival . To the difproportion and incongruity of Cowley's fentiments must be F 4 To COWL E Y.
... least see that they are ill reprefented by such puny poetry ; and all will determine that if this be the old Theban ftrain , it is not worthy of revival . To the difproportion and incongruity of Cowley's fentiments must be F 4 To COWL E Y.
Pàgina 74
... least that admiration which is due to great comprehenfion of know- ledge , 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 comprehenfion of know- ledge , 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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