Biographia Literaria; Or Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Volume 2Fenner, 1817 - 309 pages |
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Page 20
... character I shall mention , which would prove indeed but little , except as taken conjointly with the former ; yet without which the former could scarce exist in a high degree , and ( even if this were possible ) would give promises ...
... character I shall mention , which would prove indeed but little , except as taken conjointly with the former ; yet without which the former could scarce exist in a high degree , and ( even if this were possible ) would give promises ...
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... character and passion , the one Proteus of the fire and the flood ; the other attracts all forms and things to himself , into the unity of his own Ideal . All things and modes of action shape themselves anew in the being of MILTON ...
... character and passion , the one Proteus of the fire and the flood ; the other attracts all forms and things to himself , into the unity of his own Ideal . All things and modes of action shape themselves anew in the being of MILTON ...
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... character- istic of his art , new and striking IMAGES ; with INCIDENTS that interest the affections or excite the curiosity . Both his characters and his descriptions he renders , as much as possible , specific and individual , even to ...
... character- istic of his art , new and striking IMAGES ; with INCIDENTS that interest the affections or excite the curiosity . Both his characters and his descriptions he renders , as much as possible , specific and individual , even to ...
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... character . These , however , were not Mr. Wordsworth's objects . He chose low and rustic life , " because in that condition the essential passions of the heart find a better soil , in which they can attain their maturity , are less ...
... character . These , however , were not Mr. Wordsworth's objects . He chose low and rustic life , " because in that condition the essential passions of the heart find a better soil , in which they can attain their maturity , are less ...
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... character of rural occupations are more easily comprehended , and are more durable ; and lastly , because in that condition the passions of men are incorporated with the beautiful and permanent forms of nature . " Now it is clear to me ...
... character of rural occupations are more easily comprehended , and are more durable ; and lastly , because in that condition the passions of men are incorporated with the beautiful and permanent forms of nature . " Now it is clear to me ...
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