The Art of Poetry on a New Plan, Volume 2Gregg, 1969 - Poetry |
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Page 184
... affected ; but the attitude and turn of the features thew , that each is affected in a different manner , or in a dif ferent degree . If we may credit Strabo the Hiftorian and Geographer , Homer has been as exact in his description of ...
... affected ; but the attitude and turn of the features thew , that each is affected in a different manner , or in a dif ferent degree . If we may credit Strabo the Hiftorian and Geographer , Homer has been as exact in his description of ...
Page 297
... affecting parts in this poem , - there is none , perhaps , wrought up with fuch wonder- ful art as the paffion of Dido . Virgil has here proved himself a perfect mafter of the female mind , when in- flamed with love and pride , jealoufy ...
... affecting parts in this poem , - there is none , perhaps , wrought up with fuch wonder- ful art as the paffion of Dido . Virgil has here proved himself a perfect mafter of the female mind , when in- flamed with love and pride , jealoufy ...
Page 310
... affecting ftory is exquifite , and evidently fhows the advantage which poetry has over history . The hiftorian reprefents facts plainly and faithfully , as they come to his knowledge ; but the poet calls in fancy to his aid , and ...
... affecting ftory is exquifite , and evidently fhows the advantage which poetry has over history . The hiftorian reprefents facts plainly and faithfully , as they come to his knowledge ; but the poet calls in fancy to his aid , and ...
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