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the description of them , in the poet ' s own words . And , as they bow their hoary
tops , relate , In murmuring sounds , the dark decrees of fate ; of While visions , as
poetic eyes avow , . ot Cling to each leaf , and swarm on every bough . On such ...
the description of them , in the poet ' s own words . And , as they bow their hoary
tops , relate , In murmuring sounds , the dark decrees of fate ; of While visions , as
poetic eyes avow , . ot Cling to each leaf , and swarm on every bough . On such ...
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B abelin Resemblance between the novelist and poet in their tastes , studies ,
and ' habits of life , as illustrated by their works . Both Scotchmen - Habitual
residents in Edinburgh - Poets - Antiquaries — German and Spanish scholars -
Equal in ...
B abelin Resemblance between the novelist and poet in their tastes , studies ,
and ' habits of life , as illustrated by their works . Both Scotchmen - Habitual
residents in Edinburgh - Poets - Antiquaries — German and Spanish scholars -
Equal in ...
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It is enough , however , to have shown by one conspicuous instance , that the
mental organization of the poet , as well as of the novelist , is characterized ( to
speak craniologically ) by an extraordinary developement of the passion for ...
It is enough , however , to have shown by one conspicuous instance , that the
mental organization of the poet , as well as of the novelist , is characterized ( to
speak craniologically ) by an extraordinary developement of the passion for ...
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There remains , however , one fact to be noticed , which , even if unconnected
with any point in the poet ' s individual character , would yet , on the general
principles of human action , accord so precisely with the supposition of his being
the ...
There remains , however , one fact to be noticed , which , even if unconnected
with any point in the poet ' s individual character , would yet , on the general
principles of human action , accord so precisely with the supposition of his being
the ...
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... will recollect , Sir , that in a former letter , when speculating on the studies and
pursuits with which the two writers appeared equally conversant , I offered
reasons for believing that the author of Waverley was , by nature and practice , a
poet .
... will recollect , Sir , that in a former letter , when speculating on the studies and
pursuits with which the two writers appeared equally conversant , I offered
reasons for believing that the author of Waverley was , by nature and practice , a
poet .
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Palavras e frases frequentes
admiration already appear author of Marmion author of Waverley beautiful become Canto Canto VI character circumstances close criticism dark death distinguished doubt effect Elegy English examples expression fair fancy feeling fire frequent give Gray ground Guy Mannering hand heart hope idea images imagination instances interest Introduction Italy Ivanhoe kind Lady Lake Letters light lines live look Lord Mannering Marmion means mentioned mind Minstrel natural never night novelist novels object observation occasion once passage perhaps person poems poet poetical poetry present remarkable resemblance Rokeby says scene seems seen sense Series similar sometimes sound speak spirit stanza story strong style supposed thing thou thought tion true turn Waverley whole wild writers
Passagens conhecidas
Página 54 - Where through the long-drawn aisle and fretted vault, The pealing anthem swells the note of praise.
Página 3 - For them no more the blazing hearth shall burn, Or busy housewife ply her evening care : No children run to lisp their sire's return, Or climb his knees the envied kiss to share.
Página 9 - One morn I missed him on the customed hill, Along the heath and near his favorite tree; Another came; nor yet beside the rill, Nor up the lawn, nor at the wood was he; "The next with dirges due in sad array Slow through the churchway path we saw him borne. Approach and read (for thou canst read) the lay, Graved on the stone beneath yon aged thorn.
Página 4 - Can storied urn or animated bust Back to its mansion call the fleeting breath? Can honour's voice provoke the silent dust, Or flattery soothe the dull cold ear of death?
Página 8 - There at the foot of yonder nodding beech That wreathes its old fantastic roots so high, His listless length at noontide would he stretch, And pore upon the brook that babbles by.
Página 1 - ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD / THE CURFEW tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea, The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
Página 104 - Alarum'd by his sentinel, the wolf, Whose howl's his watch, thus with his stealthy pace. With Tarquin's ravishing strides, towards his design Moves like a ghost.
Página 2 - The breezy call of incense-breathing Morn, The swallow twittering from the straw-built shed, The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse them from their lowly bed...
Página 7 - E'en from the tomb the voice of Nature cries, E'en in our ashes live their wonted fires. For thee, who, mindful of th' unhonour'd dead, Dost in these lines their artless tale relate; If chance, by lonely Contemplation led, Some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate, — Haply some hoary-headed swain may say, Oft have we seen him at the peep of dawn Brushing with hasty steps the dews away, To meet the sun upon the upland lawn...
Página 5 - Th' applause of list'ning senates to command, The threats of pain and ruin to despise, To scatter plenty o'er a smiling land, And read their history in a nation's eyes...
Informação bibliográfica
| Título | A Criticism of the Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Edição 53 de British culture series Edição 53 de British culture series, Group I Edição 6 de Eighteenth century sources for the study of English literature, r. 229 |
| Autor | John Young |
| Edição | 2, reimpressão |
| Editora | J. Ballantyne and Company, 1810 |
| Original de | Universidade de Oxford |
| Digitalizado | 1 Ago 2007 |
| Número de páginas | 148 páginas |
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