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But of the learned puerilities of Cowley there is no doubt , since a volume of his
poems was not only written , but printed , in his - thirteenth year ; containing , with
other poetical compositions , “ The tragical History of Pyramus and Thisbe ...
But of the learned puerilities of Cowley there is no doubt , since a volume of his
poems was not only written , but printed , in his - thirteenth year ; containing , with
other poetical compositions , “ The tragical History of Pyramus and Thisbe ...
Pagina 12
From this account of their compositions it will be readily inferred , that they were
not successful in representing or moving the affections . As they were wholly
employed on something unexpected and surprising , they had no regard to that ...
From this account of their compositions it will be readily inferred , that they were
not successful in representing or moving the affections . As they were wholly
employed on something unexpected and surprising , they had no regard to that ...
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His Miscellanies contain a collection of short compositions , written , some as
they were dictated by a mind at leisure , and some as they were called forth by
different occasions ; with great variety of style and sentiment , from burlesque
levity to ...
His Miscellanies contain a collection of short compositions , written , some as
they were dictated by a mind at leisure , and some as they were called forth by
different occasions ; with great variety of style and sentiment , from burlesque
levity to ...
Pagina 26
... Cowley ' s compositions , some striking thoughts , but they are not well wrought
. His elegy on Sir Henry Wotton is vigorous and happy : the series of thoughts is
easy and natural ; and the conclusion , though a little weakened by the intrusion ...
... Cowley ' s compositions , some striking thoughts , but they are not well wrought
. His elegy on Sir Henry Wotton is vigorous and happy : the series of thoughts is
easy and natural ; and the conclusion , though a little weakened by the intrusion ...
Pagina 27
The Chronicle is a composition unrivalled and alone : such gaiety of fancy , such
facility of expression , such varied similitude , such a succession of images , and
such a dance of words , it is in vain to expect except from Cowley . His strength ...
The Chronicle is a composition unrivalled and alone : such gaiety of fancy , such
facility of expression , such varied similitude , such a succession of images , and
such a dance of words , it is in vain to expect except from Cowley . His strength ...
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| Titel | The Lives of the English Poets: In Two Volumes, Volume 1 Volumes 418-419 van Collection of British authors Volumes 418-419 van Tauchnitz edition. Collection of British authors The Lives of the English Poets: In Two Volumes, Johnson Volume 1 van The lives of the english poets, Samuel Johnson |
| Auteur | Johnson |
| Uitgever | Tauchnitz, 1858 |
| Oorspronkelijk uit | Universiteit Gent |
| Gedigitaliseerd | 16 juni 2008 |
| Lengte | 4 pagina's |
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