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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... but as there is something peculiar in their compofition , we shall afsign them a
distinct chapter , and deliver what we have farther to say on this art under the
following heads , viz . the Epigram , the Epitaph , the Elegy , the Pastoral , the
Epiftle ...
... but as there is something peculiar in their compofition , we shall afsign them a
distinct chapter , and deliver what we have farther to say on this art under the
following heads , viz . the Epigram , the Epitaph , the Elegy , the Pastoral , the
Epiftle ...
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Of the EPIGRAM . HE Epigram is a little poem , or composition in verse , treating
of one thing only , and whose distinguishing characiers are Brevity , Beauty , and
Point . The word Epigram signifies Inscription ; for epigrams derive their origin ...
Of the EPIGRAM . HE Epigram is a little poem , or composition in verse , treating
of one thing only , and whose distinguishing characiers are Brevity , Beauty , and
Point . The word Epigram signifies Inscription ; for epigrams derive their origin ...
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Tho ' the best Epigrams are said to be such as are comprized in two or four
verses , we are not to understand it as if none can be perfect which exceed those
limits . Neither the antients nor moderns have been so scrupulous with respect to
the ...
Tho ' the best Epigrams are said to be such as are comprized in two or four
verses , we are not to understand it as if none can be perfect which exceed those
limits . Neither the antients nor moderns have been so scrupulous with respect to
the ...
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The following diftich , in my opinion , is an admirable Epigram , having all the
necessary qualities of one , especially Point and Brevity . On a company of bad
DANCERS to good Musick . How ill the motion with the mufic suits ! So Orpheus ...
The following diftich , in my opinion , is an admirable Epigram , having all the
necessary qualities of one , especially Point and Brevity . On a company of bad
DANCERS to good Musick . How ill the motion with the mufic suits ! So Orpheus ...
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Some bad writer having taken the liberty to censure Mr. Prior , the poet very wittily
lalh'd his impertinence in this Epigram . While faster than his costive brain indites
, Philo's quick hand in flowing letters writes , His cafe appears to me like honeft ...
Some bad writer having taken the liberty to censure Mr. Prior , the poet very wittily
lalh'd his impertinence in this Epigram . While faster than his costive brain indites
, Philo's quick hand in flowing letters writes , His cafe appears to me like honeft ...
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| Վերնագիր | The art of poetry on a new plan, illustrated with a great variety of examples [compiled by J. Newbery, revised by O. Goldsmith]. Հատոր 1 of The art of poetry on a new plan, illustrated with a great variety of examples [compiled by J. Newbery, revised by O. Goldsmith], Oliver Goldsmith |
| Հեղինակ | Art |
| Editors | Oliver Goldsmith, John Newbery |
| Հրատարակված | 1762 |
| Original from | Օքսֆորդի համալսարան |
| Digitized | 29 Սեպտեմբեր 2006 |
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