The Art of Poetry on a New Plan, Volume 2Gregg, 1969 - Poetry |
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Page 154
... see them exhibited at the Theatre , in the manner in which they are described by Shakespear . He will perhaps read thofe facts with little emotion , and with a mind undif turbed ; but he will see them , and probably feel them , with ...
... see them exhibited at the Theatre , in the manner in which they are described by Shakespear . He will perhaps read thofe facts with little emotion , and with a mind undif turbed ; but he will see them , and probably feel them , with ...
Page 182
... See Boileau's thoughts upon Epic Poetry , in the fol- lowing verfes . Would you your reader never should be'tir'd ? Chufe fome great Hero , fit to be admir'd , In courage fignal , and in virtue bright ; Let ev'n his imperfections give ...
... See Boileau's thoughts upon Epic Poetry , in the fol- lowing verfes . Would you your reader never should be'tir'd ? Chufe fome great Hero , fit to be admir'd , In courage fignal , and in virtue bright ; Let ev'n his imperfections give ...
Page 192
... See , full of Jove , avenging Hector rife ! See ! heav'n and earth the raging chief defies ; What fury in his breaft , what lightning in his eyes ! He waits but for the morn to fink in flame The Ships , the Greeks , and all the Grecian ...
... See , full of Jove , avenging Hector rife ! See ! heav'n and earth the raging chief defies ; What fury in his breaft , what lightning in his eyes ! He waits but for the morn to fink in flame The Ships , the Greeks , and all the Grecian ...
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