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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Thus we see that sublime thoughts may sometimes appear to advantage in a
common style . But the reverse : will by no means hold ; for words can have
neither beauty nor sublimity , unless the thoughts have both . The fublime style
therefore ...
Thus we see that sublime thoughts may sometimes appear to advantage in a
common style . But the reverse : will by no means hold ; for words can have
neither beauty nor sublimity , unless the thoughts have both . The fublime style
therefore ...
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Abundant instances of these are to be found in our poets , and they are all (
except the obscure ) proper or improper , according to the nature and subject of
the poem in which they appear ; but obscurity is never to be admitted ; for as the
style ...
Abundant instances of these are to be found in our poets , and they are all (
except the obscure ) proper or improper , according to the nature and subject of
the poem in which they appear ; but obscurity is never to be admitted ; for as the
style ...
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How wretched does Prometheus ' state appear , Whilst he his second mis'ry
suffers here ! Draw him no more , left , as he tortur'd stands , He blame great
Jove's less than the painter's hands . It would the Vulture's cruelty out - go , If
once again ...
How wretched does Prometheus ' state appear , Whilst he his second mis'ry
suffers here ! Draw him no more , left , as he tortur'd stands , He blame great
Jove's less than the painter's hands . It would the Vulture's cruelty out - go , If
once again ...
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... But Heav'ns just balance equal will appear , While those are plac'd in hope ,
and these in fear : Not present good or ill ... as is confiftent with the constitution of
this world ; and here it appears that the good man has evidently the advantage .
... But Heav'ns just balance equal will appear , While those are plac'd in hope ,
and these in fear : Not present good or ill ... as is confiftent with the constitution of
this world ; and here it appears that the good man has evidently the advantage .
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But the humour and art of this author is so powerful , that he can make us laugh
even at circumstances that should excite a different sensation ; as will appear by
the following description . Pin O roving muse , recal that wondrous year , When ...
But the humour and art of this author is so powerful , that he can make us laugh
even at circumstances that should excite a different sensation ; as will appear by
the following description . Pin O roving muse , recal that wondrous year , When ...
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