The art of poetry on a new plan, illustrated with a great variety of examples [compiled by J. Newbery, revised by O. Goldsmith].1762 |
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... ferene and purer light is bleft . If thefe verfes follow one of ten fyllables , the inequa- lity of the measure renders them lefs pleafing ; but this i only in heroics ; for in odes they are gracefully Of English VERSE . 13.
... ferene and purer light is bleft . If thefe verfes follow one of ten fyllables , the inequa- lity of the measure renders them lefs pleafing ; but this i only in heroics ; for in odes they are gracefully Of English VERSE . 13.
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... bleft ' em ; Have I not reason to detest ' em ? Let Rumble Allen , with an aukward shame , Do good by ftealth , and blush to find it fame . SWIFT . POPE . But befides thefe delicate thoughts which have an inge nious turn , there are ...
... bleft ' em ; Have I not reason to detest ' em ? Let Rumble Allen , with an aukward shame , Do good by ftealth , and blush to find it fame . SWIFT . POPE . But befides thefe delicate thoughts which have an inge nious turn , there are ...
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... bleft . In oppofite extreme , when tempefts rife , War is a better choice , the merchant cries ; The battle joins , and in a moment's flight , Death , or a joyful conqueft , ends the fight , When early clients thunder at the gate , The ...
... bleft . In oppofite extreme , when tempefts rife , War is a better choice , the merchant cries ; The battle joins , and in a moment's flight , Death , or a joyful conqueft , ends the fight , When early clients thunder at the gate , The ...
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... bleft abodes , The glorious fault of Angels and of Gods : Thence to their images on earth it flows , And in the breasts of kings and heroes glows ! Moft fouls , ' tis true , but peep out once an age , Dull , fullen pris'ners in the ...
... bleft abodes , The glorious fault of Angels and of Gods : Thence to their images on earth it flows , And in the breasts of kings and heroes glows ! Moft fouls , ' tis true , but peep out once an age , Dull , fullen pris'ners in the ...
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... her poffefs'd , Could float and wander with ambition's wind , And if his outward trappings fpoke him bleft , Not heed the ficknefs of his confcious mind . X. With her I fcorn the idle breath of praise E 4 Of the E LEGY . 79.
... her poffefs'd , Could float and wander with ambition's wind , And if his outward trappings fpoke him bleft , Not heed the ficknefs of his confcious mind . X. With her I fcorn the idle breath of praise E 4 Of the E LEGY . 79.
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