The art of poetry on a new plan, illustrated with a great variety of examples [compiled by J. Newbery, revised by O. Goldsmith].1762 |
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... INTRODUCTION . F the fciences were to be estimated by their anti- from all others , fince it is , we may fuppofe , nearly as old as the Creation , and had its being almoft with the firft breath of mankind . When Adam came from the hands ...
... INTRODUCTION . F the fciences were to be estimated by their anti- from all others , fince it is , we may fuppofe , nearly as old as the Creation , and had its being almoft with the firft breath of mankind . When Adam came from the hands ...
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... birds , called in mufic to its aid ; when these illuftrious thoughts , dignify'd and drefs'd with pomp and fplendor , were + Ibid . * Milton's Para life Loft . fo placed as to produce harmony : the long and ii INTRODUCTION . PREC O L II.
... birds , called in mufic to its aid ; when these illuftrious thoughts , dignify'd and drefs'd with pomp and fplendor , were + Ibid . * Milton's Para life Loft . fo placed as to produce harmony : the long and ii INTRODUCTION . PREC O L II.
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... of his fpirit are dull as night , And his affections dark as Erebus : Let no fuch man be trufted . SHAKESPEARE's Merchant of Venice , natural love of the grand , fublime , and marvellous INTRODUCTION . !!! Of the origin of Pastoral.
... of his fpirit are dull as night , And his affections dark as Erebus : Let no fuch man be trufted . SHAKESPEARE's Merchant of Venice , natural love of the grand , fublime , and marvellous INTRODUCTION . !!! Of the origin of Pastoral.
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... ber of votaries they have obtained ; fince there are few men , how cold and phlegmatic foever , but have fome time or other paid their court to the ladies of Parnaffus . And this general affection for the art iv INTRODUCTION .
... ber of votaries they have obtained ; fince there are few men , how cold and phlegmatic foever , but have fome time or other paid their court to the ladies of Parnaffus . And this general affection for the art iv INTRODUCTION .
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... introduced that would be useful ; and to incumber a young ftudent in any fcience with ufelefs rules , is increafing ... INTRODUCTION . Of the Language and Numbers ibid Of his Defcriptions and Similies 281 His Images are generally fuch as ...
... introduced that would be useful ; and to incumber a young ftudent in any fcience with ufelefs rules , is increafing ... INTRODUCTION . Of the Language and Numbers ibid Of his Defcriptions and Similies 281 His Images are generally fuch as ...
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