Biographia Literaria, Or, Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Volumen2W. Pickering, 1847 - 804 páginas |
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... hand , was to propose to himse as his object , to give the charm of novelty to things every day , and to excite a feeling analogous to the s pernatural , by awakening the mind's attention to th lethargy of custom , and directing it to ...
... hand , was to propose to himse as his object , to give the charm of novelty to things every day , and to excite a feeling analogous to the s pernatural , by awakening the mind's attention to th lethargy of custom , and directing it to ...
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... purpose and known influences of metrical arrangement . The phi- losophic critics of all ages coincide with the ultimate judgment of all countries , in equally denying the praises บ of a just poem , on the one hand BIOGRAPHIA LITERARIA . II.
... purpose and known influences of metrical arrangement . The phi- losophic critics of all ages coincide with the ultimate judgment of all countries , in equally denying the praises บ of a just poem , on the one hand BIOGRAPHIA LITERARIA . II.
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... hand , to a series of strik lines or distiches , each of which , absorbing the wh attention of the reader to itself , becomes disjoined fr its context , and forms a separate whole , instead o harmonizing part ; and on the other hand ...
... hand , to a series of strik lines or distiches , each of which , absorbing the wh attention of the reader to itself , becomes disjoined fr its context , and forms a separate whole , instead o harmonizing part ; and on the other hand ...
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... hand of Des Cartes , and the revolt against the dominant Aristotelianism was yet to begin , what must it be now , when thought has been expanding during six more centuries , whilst It remains fixed , rigid - not lifeless as a mummy ...
... hand of Des Cartes , and the revolt against the dominant Aristotelianism was yet to begin , what must it be now , when thought has been expanding during six more centuries , whilst It remains fixed , rigid - not lifeless as a mummy ...
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... hands the demigod sinks into the beast- man , while in those of Milton devils appear as deities , fit indeed to obtain adoration from the dazzled mind , —not frightful fiends but wicked angels - specious and seductive as they actually ...
... hands the demigod sinks into the beast- man , while in those of Milton devils appear as deities , fit indeed to obtain adoration from the dazzled mind , —not frightful fiends but wicked angels - specious and seductive as they actually ...
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Página 51 - 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...
Página 14 - ... reveals itself in the balance or reconciliation of opposite or discordant qualities : of sameness, with difference; of the general, with the concrete; the idea, with the image; the individual, with the representative; the sense of novelty and freshness, with old and familiar objects; a more than usual state of emotion, with more than usual order...
Página 21 - And peace proclaims olives of endless age. Now with the drops of this most balmy time My love looks fresh, and Death to me subscribes, Since, spite of him, I'll live in this poor rhyme, While he insults o'er dull and speechless tribes: And thou in this shalt find thy monument, When tyrants' crests and tombs of brass are spent.
Página 180 - Hence in a season of calm weather Though inland far we be, Our Souls have sight of that immortal sea Which brought us hither, Can in a moment travel thither, And see the Children sport upon the shore, And hear the mighty waters rolling evermore.
Página 112 - Pressed closely palm to palm, and to his mouth Uplifted, he, as through an instrument, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls, That they might answer him. And they would shout Across the watery vale, and .shout again, Responsive to his call, — with quivering peals, And long halloos, and screams, and echoes loud Redoubled and redoubled...
Página 103 - The dew shall weep thy fall to-night ; For thou must die. Sweet Rose, whose hue, angry and brave, Bids the rash gazer wipe his eye, Thy root is ever in its grave, And thou must die. Sweet Spring, full of sweet days and roses, A box where sweets compacted lie, My music shows ye have your closes, And all must die.
Página 21 - Anon permit the basest clouds to ride With ugly rack on his celestial face, And from the forlorn world his visage hide, Stealing unseen to west with this disgrace...
Página 69 - The birds in vain their amorous descant join, Or cheerful fields resume their green attire. These ears, alas! for other notes repine; A different object do these eyes require; My lonely anguish melts no heart but mine; And in my breast the imperfect joys expire; Yet morning smiles the busy race to cheer, And new-born pleasure brings to happier men; The fields to all their wonted tribute bear; To warm their little loves the birds complain. I fruitless mourn to him that cannot hear, And weep the more...
Página 137 - Joyous as morning Thou art laughing and scorning ; Thou hast a nest for thy love and thy rest, And, though little troubled with sloth, Drunken Lark ! thou would'st be loth To be such a traveller as I. Happy, happy Liver, With a soul as strong as a mountain river Pouring out praise to the Almighty Giver...
Página 180 - The thought of our past years in me doth breed Perpetual benediction: not indeed For that which is most worthy to be blest — Delight and liberty, the simple creed Of Childhood, whether busy or at rest, With new-fledged hope still fluttering in his breast...