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As Spenser has distinguithed himfelf by this method of writing in his Fairy Queen , fome account of that work may be reafonably expected ; and we shall gratify the reader's curiosity : -— But first we must observe , that one of the ...
As Spenser has distinguithed himfelf by this method of writing in his Fairy Queen , fome account of that work may be reafonably expected ; and we shall gratify the reader's curiosity : -— But first we must observe , that one of the ...
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This rule indeed is very seldom observed by Dramatic Poets ; and the criticks are not agreed about the matter , some allowing twenty four hours , others twelve , and others but four or fire , for the time of the Action .
This rule indeed is very seldom observed by Dramatic Poets ; and the criticks are not agreed about the matter , some allowing twenty four hours , others twelve , and others but four or fire , for the time of the Action .
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What the critics have observed with respect to Milton's digressions , is just and worthy of our notice ; for the Epic poet should be feldom heard to speak himself , but convey his sentiments , as much as possible , into the mouths of ...
What the critics have observed with respect to Milton's digressions , is just and worthy of our notice ; for the Epic poet should be feldom heard to speak himself , but convey his sentiments , as much as possible , into the mouths of ...
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| Title | The Art of Poetry on a New Plan: Illustrated with a Great Variety of Examples from the Best English Poets ; and of Translations from the Ancients ... Volume 2 of The Art of Poetry on a New Plan: Illustrated with a Great Variety of Examples from the Best English Poets; and of Translations from the Ancients, John Newbery |
| Author | John Newbery |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Gregg International Publishers Limited, 1969 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Sep 27, 2007 |
| ISBN | 0576029947, 9780576029940 |
| Length | 382 pages |
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