British Writers: William Langland to the English Bible, Volumes 1-8This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish, and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the present day. The contributors analyze many individual works and engage the reader withtheir distinctive themes and stylistic. Introductory essays and chronological tables open each volume and provide historical background. |
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Page 72
... mind , or that Pope's understanding of his friend's philosophy was in- complete . It was the somber implications of Boling- broke's philosophy that touched Pope's mind and heart most deeply . Like Jonathan Swift's , Pope's spiritual ...
... mind , or that Pope's understanding of his friend's philosophy was in- complete . It was the somber implications of Boling- broke's philosophy that touched Pope's mind and heart most deeply . Like Jonathan Swift's , Pope's spiritual ...
Page 225
... mind as I first approached and entered the eternal city . After a sleepless night , I trod , with a lofty step , the ruins of the Forum ; each memorable spot where Romulus stood , or Tully spoke , or Caesar fell , was at once present to ...
... mind as I first approached and entered the eternal city . After a sleepless night , I trod , with a lofty step , the ruins of the Forum ; each memorable spot where Romulus stood , or Tully spoke , or Caesar fell , was at once present to ...
Page 334
... mind under extreme suffering and harassment . An attempt to force the illegitimate son of the duke of Moncada into a vocation , made by his fami- ly and by monks , astonishingly incorporates many of the mind - bending techniques ...
... mind under extreme suffering and harassment . An attempt to force the illegitimate son of the duke of Moncada into a vocation , made by his fami- ly and by monks , astonishingly incorporates many of the mind - bending techniques ...
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