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Page 109
... poet adds , that the devil turned away with envy at the sight of so much happiness . We have another view of our first parents in their evening discourses , which is full of pleasing images and sentiments suitable to their condition and ...
... poet adds , that the devil turned away with envy at the sight of so much happiness . We have another view of our first parents in their evening discourses , which is full of pleasing images and sentiments suitable to their condition and ...
Page 173
... poets , and of Homer in particular . It was certainly a very bold thought in our author to ascribe the first use of ... poet's use , is the opinion of many learned men , that the fable of the giants ' war , which makes so great a noise ...
... poets , and of Homer in particular . It was certainly a very bold thought in our author to ascribe the first use of ... poet's use , is the opinion of many learned men , that the fable of the giants ' war , which makes so great a noise ...
Page 179
... poet has still found means to make his readers conceive an idea of him , beyond what he himself is able to describe : ' Yet half his strength he put not forth , but check'd His thunder in mid volley ; for he meant Not to destroy , but ...
... poet has still found means to make his readers conceive an idea of him , beyond what he himself is able to describe : ' Yet half his strength he put not forth , but check'd His thunder in mid volley ; for he meant Not to destroy , but ...
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