Observations on the Fairy Queen of Spenser, Volumes 1-2C. Stower, 1807 |
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... same thing might be prevented , but that an opportunity might be secured of striking the reader's mind with a circumstance new and unexpected . * Letter to Sir W. Raleigh . But notwithstanding the plan and conduct of Spencer , in 16.
... same thing might be prevented , but that an opportunity might be secured of striking the reader's mind with a circumstance new and unexpected . * Letter to Sir W. Raleigh . But notwithstanding the plan and conduct of Spencer , in 16.
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... circumstance of each of Spenser's twelve knights departing from one place by a dif- ferent way , to perform a different adventure , exactly resembles that of the seven knights entering upon their several expeditions , in the well ...
... circumstance of each of Spenser's twelve knights departing from one place by a dif- ferent way , to perform a different adventure , exactly resembles that of the seven knights entering upon their several expeditions , in the well ...
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... circumstances of his birth and education with much exact- ness . Spenser informs us , that Sir Tristram was born in Cornwall , & c . And Tristram is my name , the only heire Of good king Meliogras , which did raigne In Cornewaile.- -6 ...
... circumstances of his birth and education with much exact- ness . Spenser informs us , that Sir Tristram was born in Cornwall , & c . And Tristram is my name , the only heire Of good king Meliogras , which did raigne In Cornewaile.- -6 ...
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... circumstance alluded to by Spenser in these verses . So taking counsel of a wise man red , She was by him adviz'd , to send me quight Out of the countrie , wherein I was bred , The which the fertile Lionesse is height . 6. 2.30 . Sir ...
... circumstance alluded to by Spenser in these verses . So taking counsel of a wise man red , She was by him adviz'd , to send me quight Out of the countrie , wherein I was bred , The which the fertile Lionesse is height . 6. 2.30 . Sir ...
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... circumstance in Spenser's representation , in which there is a minute resemblance , viz . - speaking of his mouth , And therein were a thousand tongues empight , Of sundry kindes , and sundry qualities , Some were of dogs that barked ...
... circumstance in Spenser's representation , in which there is a minute resemblance , viz . - speaking of his mouth , And therein were a thousand tongues empight , Of sundry kindes , and sundry qualities , Some were of dogs that barked ...
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