Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1H. Frowde, Oxford University Press, 1906 - 493 pagina's |
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Pagina xiii
... expression of its kind uttered in and approved by a generation of men most eagerly interested in the literary art : an expression , accordingly , of the highest value and importance from an historical point of view . We endeavour , then ...
... expression of its kind uttered in and approved by a generation of men most eagerly interested in the literary art : an expression , accordingly , of the highest value and importance from an historical point of view . We endeavour , then ...
Pagina xvii
... expression , and a prophet of kindly wisdom . Above all , he shows in every thought and reflection the full - orbed quality of a powerful and manly character , a typical Englishman of a strenuous and true - hearted generation . And when ...
... expression , and a prophet of kindly wisdom . Above all , he shows in every thought and reflection the full - orbed quality of a powerful and manly character , a typical Englishman of a strenuous and true - hearted generation . And when ...
Pagina 305
... expression . Though all is easy , nothing is feeble ; though all seems careless , there is nothing harsh ; and ... expressing with clearness what he thinks with vigour . His style could not easily be imitated , either seriously or ...
... expression . Though all is easy , nothing is feeble ; though all seems careless , there is nothing harsh ; and ... expressing with clearness what he thinks with vigour . His style could not easily be imitated , either seriously or ...
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