The art of poetry on a new plan, illustrated with a great variety of examples [compiled by J. Newbery, revised by O. Goldsmith]. |
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On Venus mistaken , by the same ibid . On Chloe weeping , by the same 58 On a
Fan , by Dr. Atterbury ibid . On bad Dancers to good Music 59 On a bad Fidler
ibid . On a Man who hired People to make Verses for him ibid . On an ugly
Woman ...
On Venus mistaken , by the same ibid . On Chloe weeping , by the same 58 On a
Fan , by Dr. Atterbury ibid . On bad Dancers to good Music 59 On a bad Fidler
ibid . On a Man who hired People to make Verses for him ibid . On an ugly
Woman ...
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Young Old Age from Anacreon , by Mr. Fawkes 56 The Power of Gold , by the
same $ 7 The Vanity of Riches , by the same ibid . The Number of his Mistresses ,
by the same 58 On Old Age , by Dr. Broome 59 Cupid wounded ---- from
Anacreon ...
Young Old Age from Anacreon , by Mr. Fawkes 56 The Power of Gold , by the
same $ 7 The Vanity of Riches , by the same ibid . The Number of his Mistresses ,
by the same 58 On Old Age , by Dr. Broome 59 Cupid wounded ---- from
Anacreon ...
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It is not well to make use of several words in a verfe that begin with the same
letter , unless it be to suit the sound to the subject . And observe , that though
verses consisting wholly of monofyllables are not always to be condemned , ( nay
...
It is not well to make use of several words in a verfe that begin with the same
letter , unless it be to suit the sound to the subject . And observe , that though
verses consisting wholly of monofyllables are not always to be condemned , ( nay
...
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Comparisons and descriptions , taken from florid and delightful subjects , form
agreeable thoughts , in the same manner as those we take from grand subjects
form those that are sublime . The writings of the holy penmen are replete with
these ...
Comparisons and descriptions , taken from florid and delightful subjects , form
agreeable thoughts , in the same manner as those we take from grand subjects
form those that are sublime . The writings of the holy penmen are replete with
these ...
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Such is the amazing power of the great Creator , that ( as the Psalmist in the
same plain yet sublime manner observes ) He spake , and it was done ; he
commanded , and it food fast . Thus we see that sublime thoughts may
sometimes appear ...
Such is the amazing power of the great Creator , that ( as the Psalmist in the
same plain yet sublime manner observes ) He spake , and it was done ; he
commanded , and it food fast . Thus we see that sublime thoughts may
sometimes appear ...
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