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Pagina xvi
... reason . ' We do well to keep this definition in our mind while tracing its gradual embodiment and illustration in ... reason he prefers rhyme to blank verse ; for this reason he is always intolerant of a tedious style , of monotony , of ...
... reason . ' We do well to keep this definition in our mind while tracing its gradual embodiment and illustration in ... reason he prefers rhyme to blank verse ; for this reason he is always intolerant of a tedious style , of monotony , of ...
Pagina 31
... Reason , are no mean specimens of metaphysical poetry . The stanzas against knowledge produce little conviction . In those which are intended to exalt the human faculties , Reason has its proper task assigned it ; that of judging , not ...
... Reason , are no mean specimens of metaphysical poetry . The stanzas against knowledge produce little conviction . In those which are intended to exalt the human faculties , Reason has its proper task assigned it ; that of judging , not ...
Pagina 450
... reason , by remarking , that 6 " A deference is to be paid to a general applause , when it appears that that ... reason , and their own judgements , and that reason and judgement are calm and serene , not formed by nature to make ...
... reason , by remarking , that 6 " A deference is to be paid to a general applause , when it appears that that ... reason , and their own judgements , and that reason and judgement are calm and serene , not formed by nature to make ...
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