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... language . " The other point is the absolute reliance which he places on the powers of the English language , handied by one who has discerned its genius , and is not afraid to use its wealth 38 [ CHAP . SPENSER .
... language . " The other point is the absolute reliance which he places on the powers of the English language , handied by one who has discerned its genius , and is not afraid to use its wealth 38 [ CHAP . SPENSER .
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... language or thought into frigid or tumid absurdities . Spenser is master over himself and his instrument even when he uses it in a way which offends our taste . There are passages in the Shepherd's Calendar of poetical elo- quence , of ...
... language or thought into frigid or tumid absurdities . Spenser is master over himself and his instrument even when he uses it in a way which offends our taste . There are passages in the Shepherd's Calendar of poetical elo- quence , of ...
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... language was still in such an unsettled state that , from a man with resources like Spenser's , it naturally in- vited attempts to enrich and colour it , to increase its flex- ibility and power . The liberty of reviving old forms , of ...
... language was still in such an unsettled state that , from a man with resources like Spenser's , it naturally in- vited attempts to enrich and colour it , to increase its flex- ibility and power . The liberty of reviving old forms , of ...
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