Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Oxford University Press, 1926 |
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Pagina 350
... tragedy , because most conducing to good example of life . Now pity is not so easily raised for a criminal , and the ancient tragedy always represents its chief person such , as it is for an innocent man ; and the suffering of innocence ...
... tragedy , because most conducing to good example of life . Now pity is not so easily raised for a criminal , and the ancient tragedy always represents its chief person such , as it is for an innocent man ; and the suffering of innocence ...
Pagina 351
... tragedy . The terror is likewise in the punishment of the same criminal ; who , if he be represented too great an offender , will not be pitied : if altogether innocent , his punishment will be unjust . ' Another obscurity is , where he ...
... tragedy . The terror is likewise in the punishment of the same criminal ; who , if he be represented too great an offender , will not be pitied : if altogether innocent , his punishment will be unjust . ' Another obscurity is , where he ...
Pagina 352
... tragedy to move and I believe , upon a true definition of tragedy , it will be found that its work extends farther , and that it is to reform manners , by a de- lightful representation of human life in great persons , by way of dialogue ...
... tragedy to move and I believe , upon a true definition of tragedy , it will be found that its work extends farther , and that it is to reform manners , by a de- lightful representation of human life in great persons , by way of dialogue ...
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