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... individual independence , strove to emphasize and heighten its merits . The moving principle of the period was taste ... individuals within the former era , felt that its general tone was low . Dryden , Addison , and after him his ...
... individual independence , strove to emphasize and heighten its merits . The moving principle of the period was taste ... individuals within the former era , felt that its general tone was low . Dryden , Addison , and after him his ...
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... individual , could admit no ex- ceptions . The tendency rather was to deny its importance in the face of another quality which worked outside and in spite of taste . This quality , under the influence of Longinus , appeared first as the ...
... individual , could admit no ex- ceptions . The tendency rather was to deny its importance in the face of another quality which worked outside and in spite of taste . This quality , under the influence of Longinus , appeared first as the ...
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... Individual can , by verse or prose ; and I will at least do it with good will . There is no bearing it any longer ; and if it goes on , it will destroy what little good writing or taste remains amongst us . I hope there are still a few ...
... Individual can , by verse or prose ; and I will at least do it with good will . There is no bearing it any longer ; and if it goes on , it will destroy what little good writing or taste remains amongst us . I hope there are still a few ...
Contents
THE AGE OF REASON | 21 |
REBIRTH | 123 |
DRAMA AND PROPAGANDA | 152 |
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