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... expect a full , or strictly methodi- cal , exposition of the Platonic elements in the poem . What I am presenting here is not a complete argument , and is more explora- tory than methodical . Nor shall I draw many of my points directly ...
... expect a full , or strictly methodi- cal , exposition of the Platonic elements in the poem . What I am presenting here is not a complete argument , and is more explora- tory than methodical . Nor shall I draw many of my points directly ...
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... expect re- stored light , but " double darkness " ; the presage is not even re- corded as a hope , but as a mere fact of feeling . The " genial spirits droop , " nature seems " weary of herself " : My race of glory run , and race of ...
... expect re- stored light , but " double darkness " ; the presage is not even re- corded as a hope , but as a mere fact of feeling . The " genial spirits droop , " nature seems " weary of herself " : My race of glory run , and race of ...
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... expect the strength and rightness of it . But now Samson sticks to the point of reason and rejects the external consequences of his folly . It is true that he has always refused to come to permanent terms with his folly , though tempted ...
... expect the strength and rightness of it . But now Samson sticks to the point of reason and rejects the external consequences of his folly . It is true that he has always refused to come to permanent terms with his folly , though tempted ...
Contents
SOME PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS | 3 |
THE VIRTUES | 17 |
PREPARATIONS AND THE FIRST ENCOUNTER | 36 |
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