The Beauties of Modern Literature, in Verse and Prose: To which is Prefixed, a Preliminary View of the Literature of the AgeSherwood, Jones, and Company, 1824 - 484 páginas The preliminary view is chiefly a comparison of classical and romantic poetry. |
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... called poetry , is lifeless and barren . He who abounds in knowledge and method , but not in feeling , is out of his proper element the moment he enters the confines of Parnassus . The philosopher , who descends from the throne of ...
... called poetry , is lifeless and barren . He who abounds in knowledge and method , but not in feeling , is out of his proper element the moment he enters the confines of Parnassus . The philosopher , who descends from the throne of ...
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... called into action : -it is that poetry which requires no exercise of reason to be understood ; it is recognized instinctively by the heart . We do not wait to reason upon it ; or , rather , we have not time . Our feelings steal a march ...
... called into action : -it is that poetry which requires no exercise of reason to be understood ; it is recognized instinctively by the heart . We do not wait to reason upon it ; or , rather , we have not time . Our feelings steal a march ...
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... called patriotic fire . He was more a philanthropist than a patriot . He esteemed every virtuous and ho- nest man , and , therefore , his feelings were more of a benevolent , than of a patriotic character . Accordingly , he does not ...
... called patriotic fire . He was more a philanthropist than a patriot . He esteemed every virtuous and ho- nest man , and , therefore , his feelings were more of a benevolent , than of a patriotic character . Accordingly , he does not ...
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... called the romantic school of poetry , out of which ano- ther school arose , called the Lake school , and out of which many others will arise , unless we put a check to the progress of false taste , and false refinement . What appears ...
... called the romantic school of poetry , out of which ano- ther school arose , called the Lake school , and out of which many others will arise , unless we put a check to the progress of false taste , and false refinement . What appears ...
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... called arti- ficial , and the reason assigned for it , is the very rea- son that proves it the natural , as well as the classical school of English poetry . We are told , that our clas sical poets were too studious of expression ; and ...
... called arti- ficial , and the reason assigned for it , is the very rea- son that proves it the natural , as well as the classical school of English poetry . We are told , that our clas sical poets were too studious of expression ; and ...
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Página xviii - Revenge, revenge, Timotheus cries, See the Furies arise! See the snakes that they rear How they hiss in their hair, And the sparkles that flash from their eyes!
Página 243 - Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments, love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no, it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wand'ring bark, Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Página xviii - Now strike the golden lyre again: A louder yet, and yet a louder strain ! Break his bands of sleep asunder And rouse him like a rattling peal of thunder. Hark, hark ! the horrid sound Has raised up his head : As awaked from the dead, And amazed he stares around. Revenge, revenge...
Página 418 - Say, Father Thames, for thou hast seen Full many a sprightly race Disporting on thy margent green The paths of pleasure trace; Who foremost now delight to cleave With pliant arm, thy glassy wave? The captive linnet which enthral? What idle progeny succeed To chase the rolling circle's speed, Or urge the flying ball?
Página 128 - ALL worldly shapes shall melt in gloom, The Sun himself must die, Before this mortal shall assume Its immortality ! I saw a vision in my sleep, That gave my spirit strength to sweep Adown the gulf of Time ! I...
Página 478 - I have lived long enough : my way of life Is fall'n into the sear, the yellow leaf; And that which should accompany old age, As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends...
Página 129 - What though beneath thee man put forth His pomp, his pride, his skill ; And arts that made fire, flood, and earth, The vassals of his will ; — Yet mourn I not thy parted sway, Thou dim discrowned king of day...
Página 477 - Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels trumpet-tongued against The deep damnation of his taking-off; And pity, like a naked new-born babe, Striding the blast, or heaven's cherubim horsed Upon the sightless couriers of the air, Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, That tears shall drown the wind.
Página 50 - The lark, his lay who thrill'd all day, Sits hush'd his partner nigh ; Breeze, bird, and flower, confess the hour, But where is County Guy ? " The village maid steals through the shade, Her shepherd's suit to hear ; To beauty shy, by lattice high, Sings high-born Cavalier.
Página xxix - Humble and rustic life was generally chosen because in that condition the essential passions of the heart find a better soil in which they can attain their maturity, are less under restraint, and speak a plainer and more emphatic language...