Observations on the Fairy Queen of Spenser, Volumes 1-2C. Stower, 1807 |
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... that , instead of the romantic manner of poetical composi- VOL . I. B. tion introduced and established by the Pro- vencial bards ,. REESE LIBRA OF UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA CONTENTS 1 MAIN SECT Of the plan and conduct of the Faerie Queene.
... that , instead of the romantic manner of poetical composi- VOL . I. B. tion introduced and established by the Pro- vencial bards ,. REESE LIBRA OF UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA CONTENTS 1 MAIN SECT Of the plan and conduct of the Faerie Queene.
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Thomas Warton. tion introduced and established by the Pro- vencial bards , a new and more legitimate taste of writing would have succeeded . With these advantages it was reasonable to con- clude , that unnatural events , the machina ...
Thomas Warton. tion introduced and established by the Pro- vencial bards , a new and more legitimate taste of writing would have succeeded . With these advantages it was reasonable to con- clude , that unnatural events , the machina ...
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... when we perceive him entering upon any less illustrious attempt , our former admira- tion is in some measure diminished . Having REESE LIBRAR OF THE UNIVERSITY seen him complete some memorable con- quest , we become. 13.
... when we perceive him entering upon any less illustrious attempt , our former admira- tion is in some measure diminished . Having REESE LIBRAR OF THE UNIVERSITY seen him complete some memorable con- quest , we become. 13.
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... tion . To attempt , and even to achieve , some petty posterior enterprise , is to derogate from his dignity , and to sully the transcendent lustre of his former victories . Spenser perhaps would have embarrassed himself and the reader ...
... tion . To attempt , and even to achieve , some petty posterior enterprise , is to derogate from his dignity , and to sully the transcendent lustre of his former victories . Spenser perhaps would have embarrassed himself and the reader ...
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... tion by bold and striking images * , in the formation , and the disposition of which , little labour or art was applied . The various and the marvellous were the chief sources of de- light . Hence we find our author ransacking alike the ...
... tion by bold and striking images * , in the formation , and the disposition of which , little labour or art was applied . The various and the marvellous were the chief sources of de- light . Hence we find our author ransacking alike the ...
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