Biographia Literaria: Or, Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions, Volume 2 |
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Page 45
... extending the remark even to dramatic poetry , if indeed the Nurse itself can be deemed altogether a case in point ) it is not possible to imitate truly a dull and garrulous discourser , without repeating the ef- fects of dulness 45.
... extending the remark even to dramatic poetry , if indeed the Nurse itself can be deemed altogether a case in point ) it is not possible to imitate truly a dull and garrulous discourser , without repeating the ef- fects of dulness 45.
Page 53
... possible , to adopt the very language of men . " " Between the language of prose and that of metrical composition , there neither is , nor can be any essential difference . " It is against these exclusively , that my opposition is ...
... possible , to adopt the very language of men . " " Between the language of prose and that of metrical composition , there neither is , nor can be any essential difference . " It is against these exclusively , that my opposition is ...
Page 55
... possible to adopt in a poem the unmeaning repetitions , habitual phrases , and other blank counters , which an unfurnished or confused understand- ing interposes at short intervals , in order to keep hold of his subject which is still ...
... possible to adopt in a poem the unmeaning repetitions , habitual phrases , and other blank counters , which an unfurnished or confused understand- ing interposes at short intervals , in order to keep hold of his subject which is still ...
Page 82
... of originality . Among the possible effects of practical adhe- rence to a theory , that aims to identify the style of prose and verse ( if it does not indeed claim for the latter a yet nearer resemblance to the average 82.
... of originality . Among the possible effects of practical adhe- rence to a theory , that aims to identify the style of prose and verse ( if it does not indeed claim for the latter a yet nearer resemblance to the average 82.
Page 85
... possible that the two could be sepa- rated . But if it be asked , by what principles the poet is to regulate his own style , if he do not adhere closely to the sort and order of words which he hears in the market , wake , high - road ...
... possible that the two could be sepa- rated . But if it be asked , by what principles the poet is to regulate his own style , if he do not adhere closely to the sort and order of words which he hears in the market , wake , high - road ...
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