The Eclectic review. vol. 1-New [8th] |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 5
Page 403
... national poem, the Columbiad wiH probably become, by right of primogeniture,
a standard of imitation, and a stumbling block to genius, for ages to H h.2 come.
This is not a random speculation. Mr. Barlow's book, Barlow's Culumbiad. 403.
... national poem, the Columbiad wiH probably become, by right of primogeniture,
a standard of imitation, and a stumbling block to genius, for ages to H h.2 come.
This is not a random speculation. Mr. Barlow's book, Barlow's Culumbiad. 403.
Page 404
It would be difficult to class the Columbiad with any preceding work of
imagination. In fact it is a phoenix, sprung from the ashes of a defunct poem by
the same author, called " the Vision of Columbus ;" and we are inclined to save
ourselves all ...
It would be difficult to class the Columbiad with any preceding work of
imagination. In fact it is a phoenix, sprung from the ashes of a defunct poem by
the same author, called " the Vision of Columbus ;" and we are inclined to save
ourselves all ...
Page 405
Now, in contradiction to this, we do not hesitate to assert, that all these notable
moral motives for writing epic poems (so fashionable since the days of Bossu),
are as visionary as any thing in the Columbiad itself. Poets write, in the first place,
...
Now, in contradiction to this, we do not hesitate to assert, that all these notable
moral motives for writing epic poems (so fashionable since the days of Bossu),
are as visionary as any thing in the Columbiad itself. Poets write, in the first place,
...
Page 416
We presume the many new and almost unutterable words, which startle us in
every page of the Columbiad, are the first lispings of this ' simple, universal sound
,' (p. 330.) which, like the hissing of geese, and the braying of asses, will be the ...
We presume the many new and almost unutterable words, which startle us in
every page of the Columbiad, are the first lispings of this ' simple, universal sound
,' (p. 330.) which, like the hissing of geese, and the braying of asses, will be the ...
Page 417
Those who wish to contemplate the absurd speculations and degrading influence
of infidel (not to say atheistic) philosophy, should read the Columbiad. The notes
to the Columbiad would require as much examination as the poem itself.
Those who wish to contemplate the absurd speculations and degrading influence
of infidel (not to say atheistic) philosophy, should read the Columbiad. The notes
to the Columbiad would require as much examination as the poem itself.
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acid admirable afford ammonia ancient angle animal appear Arabic Bishop bullion cause character Christ Christian church church of England coloured Columbiad considerable contains discourse divine doctrine edition effect employed England English engraved equal Euclid exhibited fact favour Francis Baily genius give gold Granville Sharp Hebrew Holy honour hydrogen important India Inquisition instance interesting intitled judgement labours language learned less letters Lord manner means ment merit mind moral muriatic acid nation nature neral object observations octavo opinion oxygen passage persons philosophical piety poem poet portion present principles produced profession published quarto racter readers reason religion religious remarks respect Royal Sadee Sermon shew Society Socinian Spain spirit supposed tantalite thing thought tical tion translation treatise truth verse volume Vulgate whole writer
Popular passages
Page 108 - ... sun. And behold a man bent with age coming from the way of the wilderness leaning on a staff. And Abraham arose, and met him, and said unto him, ' Turn in, I pray thee, and wash thy feet, and tarry all night ; and thou shall arise early in the morning, and go on thy way.' And the man said, 'Nay; for I will abide under this tree.