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... though faithfully copied from nature , and as accurately represented in words , do not of themselves characterize the poet . They become proofs of original genius only Bb a as far as they are modified by a predominant 17.
... though faithfully copied from nature , and as accurately represented in words , do not of themselves characterize the poet . They become proofs of original genius only Bb a as far as they are modified by a predominant 17.
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As of higher worth , so doubtless still more characteristic of poetic genius does the imagery become , when it moulds and colors itself to the circumstances , passion , or character , present and foremost in the mind .
As of higher worth , so doubtless still more characteristic of poetic genius does the imagery become , when it moulds and colors itself to the circumstances , passion , or character , present and foremost in the mind .
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... no passive vehicle of inspiration possessed by the spirit , not possessing it ; first studied patiently , meditated deeply , understood minutely , till knowledge become habitual and intuitive wedded itself to his habitual feelings ...
... no passive vehicle of inspiration possessed by the spirit , not possessing it ; first studied patiently , meditated deeply , understood minutely , till knowledge become habitual and intuitive wedded itself to his habitual feelings ...
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And where these are not sufficient , the mind contracts and hardens by want of stimulants ; and the man becomes selfish , sensual , gross , and hard - hearted . Let the management of the Poor Laws in Liverpool , Manchester , or Bristol ...
And where these are not sufficient , the mind contracts and hardens by want of stimulants ; and the man becomes selfish , sensual , gross , and hard - hearted . Let the management of the Poor Laws in Liverpool , Manchester , or Bristol ...
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... or small independent income , to some village or country town of which he was not a native , or in which he had not been accustomed to live . Such men having nothing to do become credulous and talkative from indolence .
... or small independent income , to some village or country town of which he was not a native , or in which he had not been accustomed to live . Such men having nothing to do become credulous and talkative from indolence .
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| Title | Biographia Literaria; Or Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Volume 2 Biographia Literaria; Or Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Samuel Taylor Coleridge |
| Author | Samuel Taylor Coleridge |
| Publisher | Fenner, 1817 |
| Original from | the Bavarian State Library |
| Digitized | 23 Jan 2009 |
| Length | 309 pages |
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