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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Արդյունքներ 10–ի 1-ից 5-ը:
Էջ 40
Tis not in these works of genius prudent to be over explicit ; for it not only borders
on vanity , and carries with it a fuppo . fition , that nobody can discern a beauty
except yourself , but deprives the reader also of the pleasure he would otherwise
...
Tis not in these works of genius prudent to be over explicit ; for it not only borders
on vanity , and carries with it a fuppo . fition , that nobody can discern a beauty
except yourself , but deprives the reader also of the pleasure he would otherwise
...
Էջ 44
... instance , as watery floods , burning fire , cold ice , arrow - bearing quiver ;
which convey nothing to the mind of the reader , and when examined , carry no
other meaning than watery water , hot heat , cold cold , arrow bearing arrow -
bearer .
... instance , as watery floods , burning fire , cold ice , arrow - bearing quiver ;
which convey nothing to the mind of the reader , and when examined , carry no
other meaning than watery water , hot heat , cold cold , arrow bearing arrow -
bearer .
Էջ 70
For an example of a good and mournful Elegy , I shall insert one written by Mr.
Pope , which will give the reader a juft idea of the tender and plaintive character
of this kind of poem . To the memory of an unfortunate Lady . What beck'ning
ghost ...
For an example of a good and mournful Elegy , I shall insert one written by Mr.
Pope , which will give the reader a juft idea of the tender and plaintive character
of this kind of poem . To the memory of an unfortunate Lady . What beck'ning
ghost ...
Էջ 111
... example of the more dignified and sublime fort of Pastoral , we fhall give the
young student Pope's MESSIAH , which was written in imitation of Virgil's Pollio ,
together with the translations he has added from Ifaiab , and Virgil , that the
reader ...
... example of the more dignified and sublime fort of Pastoral , we fhall give the
young student Pope's MESSIAH , which was written in imitation of Virgil's Pollio ,
together with the translations he has added from Ifaiab , and Virgil , that the
reader ...
Էջ 158
The style too must maintain a dignity suitable to the subject , and every part be
drawn in such lively colours that the things described may seem as if presented
to the reader's view . But all this will appear more evident from example ; and tho
...
The style too must maintain a dignity suitable to the subject , and every part be
drawn in such lively colours that the things described may seem as if presented
to the reader's view . But all this will appear more evident from example ; and tho
...
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