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... or he may never think about the matter at all . His creed on such subjects will no more influence his poetry . properly so called , than the notions good ones - but little poetry . Men will judge 2 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
... or he may never think about the matter at all . His creed on such subjects will no more influence his poetry . properly so called , than the notions good ones - but little poetry . Men will judge 2 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
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Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay. good ones - but little poetry . Men will judge and compare ; but they will not create . They will talk about the old poets , and comment on them , and to a certain degree enjoy them . But they ...
Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay. good ones - but little poetry . Men will judge and compare ; but they will not create . They will talk about the old poets , and comment on them , and to a certain degree enjoy them . But they ...
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... judge , and the rags of a beggar . In all the characters , patriots and tyrants , haters and lovers , the frown and sneer of Harold were discernible in an instant . But this species of egotism , though fatal to the drama , is the inspi ...
... judge , and the rags of a beggar . In all the characters , patriots and tyrants , haters and lovers , the frown and sneer of Harold were discernible in an instant . But this species of egotism , though fatal to the drama , is the inspi ...
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... judge . The public conduct of Milton must be ap- proved or condemned , according as the resist- ance of the people to Charles I. shall appear to be justifiable or criminal . We shall there- fore make no apology for dedicating a few ...
... judge . The public conduct of Milton must be ap- proved or condemned , according as the resist- ance of the people to Charles I. shall appear to be justifiable or criminal . We shall there- fore make no apology for dedicating a few ...
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... Judge and an eternal reward . plunder attracted from all the dens of White- And hence he acquired their contempt of ex- friars to the standard of Charles , and who dis - ternal circumstances , their fortitude , their graced their ...
... Judge and an eternal reward . plunder attracted from all the dens of White- And hence he acquired their contempt of ex- friars to the standard of Charles , and who dis - ternal circumstances , their fortitude , their graced their ...
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