Biographia Literaria; Or Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Volume 2Fenner, 1817 - 309 pages |
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... expression ) called the language of real life . From this preface , prefixed to poems in which it was impossible to deny the presence of original genius , how- ever mistaken its direction might be deemed , arose the whole long continued ...
... expression ) called the language of real life . From this preface , prefixed to poems in which it was impossible to deny the presence of original genius , how- ever mistaken its direction might be deemed , arose the whole long continued ...
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... , the quick change , and the playful nature of the thoughts and images ; and above all from the alienation , and , if I may hazard such an expression , the utter aloofness of the poet's own feelings , from those of which he is at once 16.
... , the quick change , and the playful nature of the thoughts and images ; and above all from the alienation , and , if I may hazard such an expression , the utter aloofness of the poet's own feelings , from those of which he is at once 16.
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... expression , as if ECHO and SPHINX had laid their heads together to construct it . Nay , even of those who have most rescued themselves from this contagion , I should plead inwardly guilty to the charge of duplicity or cowardice , if I ...
... expression , as if ECHO and SPHINX had laid their heads together to construct it . Nay , even of those who have most rescued themselves from this contagion , I should plead inwardly guilty to the charge of duplicity or cowardice , if I ...
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... expression , with which the objects are represented . Hence novelty of sub- ject was rather avoided than sought for . Su- perior excellence in the manner of treating the same subjects was the trial and test of the ar- tist's merit . Not ...
... expression , with which the objects are represented . Hence novelty of sub- ject was rather avoided than sought for . Su- perior excellence in the manner of treating the same subjects was the trial and test of the ar- tist's merit . Not ...
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... expressions . " To this I reply ; that a rustic's language , purified from all pro- vincialism and grossness , and so far re - con- structed as to be made consistent with the rules of grammar ( which are in essence no other than the ...
... expressions . " To this I reply ; that a rustic's language , purified from all pro- vincialism and grossness , and so far re - con- structed as to be made consistent with the rules of grammar ( which are in essence no other than the ...
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