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... whole of the present notes . The latter , it is true , after all , are rather re- sults of criticism , than criticism itself ; and the smallness of the poem , perhaps , hardly warranted even this ; but he was anxious to show that he had ...
... whole of the present notes . The latter , it is true , after all , are rather re- sults of criticism , than criticism itself ; and the smallness of the poem , perhaps , hardly warranted even this ; but he was anxious to show that he had ...
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... whole charm of its song , Nor put up with notes that to others belong . " ( 12 ) The poet to this was about to reply , When Moore , coming in , caught the Deity's eye , Who gave him his hand , and said , " Show me a sight That can give ...
... whole charm of its song , Nor put up with notes that to others belong . " ( 12 ) The poet to this was about to reply , When Moore , coming in , caught the Deity's eye , Who gave him his hand , and said , " Show me a sight That can give ...
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... whole court of aldermen hawing and humming , Or Abbot , at least , with his ushers before , But ' twas only Bob Southey and two or three more . ( 14 ) As soon as he saw him , Apollo seem'd pleas'd ; ( 15 ) But as he had settled it not ...
... whole court of aldermen hawing and humming , Or Abbot , at least , with his ushers before , But ' twas only Bob Southey and two or three more . ( 14 ) As soon as he saw him , Apollo seem'd pleas'd ; ( 15 ) But as he had settled it not ...
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... whole , appears to me to have been overrated as an ob- server , and that the best part of him is his ele- gance also ? an informed elegance no doubt , and one that is full of a social and sprightly humour- but still a business of words ...
... whole , appears to me to have been overrated as an ob- server , and that the best part of him is his ele- gance also ? an informed elegance no doubt , and one that is full of a social and sprightly humour- but still a business of words ...
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... whole circle of poetry , either in a good or bad sense . His main talent , both in character and description , lies in strong and homely pieces of detail , which he brings before you as clearly and to the life as in a camera obscura ...
... whole circle of poetry , either in a good or bad sense . His main talent , both in character and description , lies in strong and homely pieces of detail , which he brings before you as clearly and to the life as in a camera obscura ...
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