Biographia Literaria: Or, Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Volume 2 |
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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 as far as they are modified by a predominant passion 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 as far as they are modified by a predominant passion 17.
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... become , when it moulds and colors itself to the circumstances , passion , or character , present and foremost in the mind . For unrivalled in- stances of this excellence , the reader's own me- mory will refer him to the LEAR , OTHELLO ...
... become , when it moulds and colors itself to the circumstances , passion , or character , present and foremost in the mind . For unrivalled in- stances of this excellence , the reader's own me- mory will refer him to the LEAR , OTHELLO ...
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... become habitual and intuitive wedded itself to his ha- bitual feelings , and at length gave birth to that stupendous power , by which he stands alone , with no equal or second in his own class ; to that power , which seated him on one ...
... become habitual and intuitive wedded itself to his ha- bitual feelings , and at length gave birth to that stupendous power , by which he stands alone , with no equal or second in his own class ; to that power , which seated him on one ...
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... becomes selfish , sensual , gross , and hard - hearted . Let the management of the POOR LAWS in Liver- pool , Manchester , or Bristol be compared with the ordinary dispensation of the poor rates in agricultural villages , where the ...
... becomes selfish , sensual , gross , and hard - hearted . Let the management of the POOR LAWS in Liver- pool , Manchester , or Bristol be compared with the ordinary dispensation of the poor rates in agricultural villages , where the ...
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... become still clearer , if we add the consideration ( equally important though less obvious ) that the rustic , from the more imper- fect developement of his faculties , and from the lower state of their cultivation , aims almost Dd ...
... become still clearer , if we add the consideration ( equally important though less obvious ) that the rustic , from the more imper- fect developement of his faculties , and from the lower state of their cultivation , aims almost Dd ...
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