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... sentiments and the diction . The sentiments , as expressive of manners , or ap- propriated to characters , are for the greater part un- exceptionally just . Splendid passages , containing lessons of mo- rality , or precepts of prudence ...
... sentiments and the diction . The sentiments , as expressive of manners , or ap- propriated to characters , are for the greater part un- exceptionally just . Splendid passages , containing lessons of mo- rality , or precepts of prudence ...
Pagina 79
... sentiment , happy turns of language , and pleasing harmony of numbers- and all these raised to such a height as can ... sentiments easily becomes tedious : though all the parts are forcible , and every line kindles new rapture , the ...
... sentiment , happy turns of language , and pleasing harmony of numbers- and all these raised to such a height as can ... sentiments easily becomes tedious : though all the parts are forcible , and every line kindles new rapture , the ...
Pagina 361
... sentiments of an old author to recent facts or familiar images ; but what is is seldom excellent ; such imitations cannot give pleasure to common readers ; the man of learn- ing may be sometimes surprised and delighted by an unexpected ...
... sentiments of an old author to recent facts or familiar images ; but what is is seldom excellent ; such imitations cannot give pleasure to common readers ; the man of learn- ing may be sometimes surprised and delighted by an unexpected ...
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The Satirical Letters of St Jerome | 1 |
From The Life of John Milton 16081674 | 21 |
From The Life of John Dryden 16311700 | 43 |
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