The London review, conducted by R. Cumberland, Volume 1Richard Cumberland 1809 |
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Page 46
... poetry have been consulted . The language has little affecta- tion of obsolete phraseology : the metre is at least perfectly regular : the whole style is free from every thing barbarous or childish : and the verses , in general , stiff ...
... poetry have been consulted . The language has little affecta- tion of obsolete phraseology : the metre is at least perfectly regular : the whole style is free from every thing barbarous or childish : and the verses , in general , stiff ...
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... poetry which come under the head of the Enigma , appear to be the only kinds of composition , where the author has any right to an exclusive property in his own meaning . The skilful delineation of character is a virtue that may atone ...
... poetry which come under the head of the Enigma , appear to be the only kinds of composition , where the author has any right to an exclusive property in his own meaning . The skilful delineation of character is a virtue that may atone ...
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... poet has the smallest right to calculate upon ? The reader , to be sure , must lend himself readily : he should always ... Poetry produces , does not arise from the mere passive perception of the images or sentiments which it presents to ...
... poet has the smallest right to calculate upon ? The reader , to be sure , must lend himself readily : he should always ... Poetry produces , does not arise from the mere passive perception of the images or sentiments which it presents to ...
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... poet . Certainly , if once we admit the principles here quoted , we shall be absolutely compelled to allow that Gertrude affords " the highest delight which poetry produces : " for not only have most of the beauties which its advocates ...
... poet . Certainly , if once we admit the principles here quoted , we shall be absolutely compelled to allow that Gertrude affords " the highest delight which poetry produces : " for not only have most of the beauties which its advocates ...
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... Poetry , indeed , is privileged to step a little way beyond ordinary nature , when the licence can add fascination , or grandeur , or grace , or in any way heighten the general effect : but is any one of these desire- able ends attained ...
... Poetry , indeed , is privileged to step a little way beyond ordinary nature , when the licence can add fascination , or grandeur , or grace , or in any way heighten the general effect : but is any one of these desire- able ends attained ...
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