Cowper's Milton [the poetical works, with life, notes and tr. by W. Cowper. Ed. by W. Hayley].W. Mason, 1810 |
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... , and things of a like nature , that are in truth the or- nament and the soul of poetry , difficult from not knowing in what style Adam ought to speak , since - in respect to his knowledge it might be proper PREFACE . 5.
... , and things of a like nature , that are in truth the or- nament and the soul of poetry , difficult from not knowing in what style Adam ought to speak , since - in respect to his knowledge it might be proper PREFACE . 5.
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... speak in my person , in de- spite of poverty of genius , as on the other hand it is accustomed to strike mute the most eloquent tongues , when they employ themselves on subjects low and profane . Let it be surveyed therefore , with an ...
... speak in my person , in de- spite of poverty of genius , as on the other hand it is accustomed to strike mute the most eloquent tongues , when they employ themselves on subjects low and profane . Let it be surveyed therefore , with an ...
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... speaking of an infinitude of other things ) that the world , the flesh , and the devil , present them- selves in human shapes to tempt Adam , since there was then in the universe no other man , or woman , and the serpent discovered ...
... speaking of an infinitude of other things ) that the world , the flesh , and the devil , present them- selves in human shapes to tempt Adam , since there was then in the universe no other man , or woman , and the serpent discovered ...
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John Milton William Cowper, William Hayley. the poet , who is a speaking painter , to represent in his theatrical production another man and anotherwoman , besides Adam and Eve , and to represent their internal conflicts through the ...
John Milton William Cowper, William Hayley. the poet , who is a speaking painter , to represent in his theatrical production another man and anotherwoman , besides Adam and Eve , and to represent their internal conflicts through the ...
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... ? Mighty Ruler supernal , If ' tis denied this tongue To match my obligation with my thanks , Behold my hearts affection , And hear it speaking clearer than my tongue , ACT THE FIRST . SCENE THE FIRST . God the ADAM . 15.
... ? Mighty Ruler supernal , If ' tis denied this tongue To match my obligation with my thanks , Behold my hearts affection , And hear it speaking clearer than my tongue , ACT THE FIRST . SCENE THE FIRST . God the ADAM . 15.
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Adam Adam and Eve agni Amor Angel ANTISTROPHE Atque beasts Beelzebub Behold blaze blest bosom bright brow call'd celestial Cherubim Chorus cùm Damon dart death delight divine domum dost thou dread e'en earth Elegy eternal ev'ry eyes fair Father Faunus fierce fire flame Flesh flow'rs form'd fræna Francesco Barberini fruit Fulvio Testi glory God the Father gold Hæc hallow'd heart heav'n heav'nly hell Hence impasti domino jam infernal ipse jam non vacat JOHN MILTON Jove Leonora Leonora Baroni light Lord Lucifer malè Manso mighty mihi Milton Muse numina Nunc o'er paradise Phoebus poem poet pow'r praise quæ quid quoque radiant sæpe Satan SCENE seat Serpent shade shew sing song sonnets soul speak spirit stars sweet tears thee thine Thomas Young thou hast thou shalt thro thyself tibi tongue ulmo verse voice Warton wings
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Page 210 - Adam, and bids him beware Lucifer's example of impenitence.— — The Angel is sent to banish them out of Paradise ; but, before, causes to pass before his eyes, in shapes, a masque of all the evils of this life and world.
Page 265 - And useless powers, by whom inspired, thyself Art skilful to associate verse with airs Harmonious, and to give the human voice A thousand modulations, heir by right Indisputable of Arion's fame. Now say, what wonder is it, if a son Of thine delight in verse, if, so conjoin'd In close affinity, we sympathize In social arts and kindred studies sweet...
Page 209 - Paradise with a more free office, passes by the station of the Chorus, and, desired by them, relates what he knew of man; as the creation of Eve, with their love and marriage. After this, Lucifer appears ; after...
Page 409 - The magistrates have sent to let you go : now therefore depart, and go in peace. 37 But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.
Page 210 - Lucifer's example of impenitence. The angel is sent to banish them out of Paradise ; but before, causes to pass before his eyes, in shapes, a mask of all the evils of this life and world. He is humbled, relents, despairs ; at last appears Mercy, comforts him, promises the Messiah; then calls in Faith, Hope, and Charity ; instructs him ; he repents, gives God the glory, submits to his penalty. The chorus briefly concludes.
Page 251 - A PEASANT to his lord paid yearly court, Presenting pippins of so rich a sort That he, displeased to have a part alone, Removed the tree, that all might be his own. The tree, too old to travel, though before So fruitful, withered, and would yield no more.
Page 302 - SONNET TO CHARLES DIODATI. CHARLES — and I say it wond'ring — thou mast know That I, who once assum'da scornful air, And scofTd at love, am fall'n in his snare, (Full many an upright man has fallen so) Yet think me not thus dazzled by the flow Of golden locks, or damask cheek : more rare The heart-felt beauties of my foreign fair ; A mien...
Page 210 - Chorus prepare resistance at his first approach. At last, after discourse of enmity on either side...
Page 77 - And thus with sweet deceit he leads you on To the extremcst bound Of a fair flowery meadow ; then at once With quick impediment, Says, " Stop ! Adieu ! for now, yes, now I leave you :" Then down a rock descends : There, as no human foot can follow...