Biographia Literaria: Or, Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Volume 2 |
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Page 104
... appear to find more , and more un- doubted specimens in the works of others ; for instance , among the minor poems of Mr. Thomas Moore , and of our illustrious Laureate . To me it will always remain a singular and noticeable fact ; that ...
... appear to find more , and more un- doubted specimens in the works of others ; for instance , among the minor poems of Mr. Thomas Moore , and of our illustrious Laureate . To me it will always remain a singular and noticeable fact ; that ...
Page 105
... appears to me of all others the most individualized and characteristic . And let it be remembered too , that I am now interpreting the controverted passages of Mr. W.'s critical preface by the purpose and object , which he may be ...
... appears to me of all others the most individualized and characteristic . And let it be remembered too , that I am now interpreting the controverted passages of Mr. W.'s critical preface by the purpose and object , which he may be ...
Page 112
... appearing star , Like a glory from afar , First shall head the flock of war ! " Alas ! the fervent harper did not know , That for a tranquil soul the lay was framed , Who , long compelled in humble walks to go Was softened into feeling ...
... appearing star , Like a glory from afar , First shall head the flock of war ! " Alas ! the fervent harper did not know , That for a tranquil soul the lay was framed , Who , long compelled in humble walks to go Was softened into feeling ...
Page 134
... appear to myself to find in these poems is the INCONSTANCY of the style . Under this name I refer to the sudden and unpre- pared transitions from lines or sentences of pecu- liar felicity ( at all events striking and original ) to a ...
... appear to myself to find in these poems is the INCONSTANCY of the style . Under this name I refer to the sudden and unpre- pared transitions from lines or sentences of pecu- liar felicity ( at all events striking and original ) to a ...
Page 137
... earth will go plodding on By myself chearfully till the day is done . " The incongruity , which I appear to find in this passage , is that of the two noble lines in > italics with the preceding and following . So vol 137.
... earth will go plodding on By myself chearfully till the day is done . " The incongruity , which I appear to find in this passage , is that of the two noble lines in > italics with the preceding and following . So vol 137.
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