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But the sense of musical delight , with the power of producing it , is a gift of imagination ; and this together with the power of reducing multitude into unity of effect , and modifying a series of thoughts by some one predominant ...
But the sense of musical delight , with the power of producing it , is a gift of imagination ; and this together with the power of reducing multitude into unity of effect , and modifying a series of thoughts by some one predominant ...
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a as far as they are modified by a predominant passion ; or by associated thoughts or images awakened by that passion ; or when they have the effect of reducing multitude to unity , ' or succession to an instant ; or lastly , when a ...
a as far as they are modified by a predominant passion ; or by associated thoughts or images awakened by that passion ; or when they have the effect of reducing multitude to unity , ' or succession to an instant ; or lastly , when a ...
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... to the meaning or quantity of the words ; but which , to an ear familiar with the numerous sounds of the Greek and Roman poets , has an effect not unlike that of galloping over a paved road in a German stagewaggon without springs .
... to the meaning or quantity of the words ; but which , to an ear familiar with the numerous sounds of the Greek and Roman poets , has an effect not unlike that of galloping over a paved road in a German stagewaggon without springs .
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The poet informs his reader , that he had generally chosen low and rustic life ; but not as low and rustic , or in order to repeat that pleasure of doubtful moral effect , which persons of elevated rank and of superior refinement ...
The poet informs his reader , that he had generally chosen low and rustic life ; but not as low and rustic , or in order to repeat that pleasure of doubtful moral effect , which persons of elevated rank and of superior refinement ...
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... extending the remark even to dramatic poetry , if indeed the Nurse itself can be deemed altogether a case in point ) it is not possible to imitate truly a dull and garrulous discourser , without repeating the effects of dulness and 45.
... extending the remark even to dramatic poetry , if indeed the Nurse itself can be deemed altogether a case in point ) it is not possible to imitate truly a dull and garrulous discourser , without repeating the effects of dulness and 45.
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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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