Observations on the Fairy Queen of Spenser, Volumen 2R. and J. Dodsley, 1762 - 270 páginas |
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... copied the invention of fire arms from Ariofto . We may further obferve , that Milton copies from himself in the speech of one of the fallen angels , on their new - invented weapons . They fhall fear we have difarm'd The thunderer of ...
... copied the invention of fire arms from Ariofto . We may further obferve , that Milton copies from himself in the speech of one of the fallen angels , on their new - invented weapons . They fhall fear we have difarm'd The thunderer of ...
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... copied from Virgil , Procubuit MORIENS , et HUMUM femel ore MOMORDIT . Where the word moriens doth not imply , that the man who fell down , was dead . I muft confefs that alive is fuperfluous ; but Spenfer has run into many other ...
... copied from Virgil , Procubuit MORIENS , et HUMUM femel ore MOMORDIT . Where the word moriens doth not imply , that the man who fell down , was dead . I muft confefs that alive is fuperfluous ; but Spenfer has run into many other ...
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... , and which he chiefly copied I mean the romances of the dark ages , founded on Sara- een fuperftitions , and filled with giants , dwarfs , damfels and enchanters . Mr. : Mr. Upton produces the expreffion of fheres the liquid sky ( 84 )
... , and which he chiefly copied I mean the romances of the dark ages , founded on Sara- een fuperftitions , and filled with giants , dwarfs , damfels and enchanters . Mr. : Mr. Upton produces the expreffion of fheres the liquid sky ( 84 )
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... copied real manners , no less than Homer . A fenfible hiftorian observes , that " Homer copied true natural manners , which , how- " ever rough and unclutivated , will always form an " agreeable and interefting picture : But the pencil ...
... copied real manners , no less than Homer . A fenfible hiftorian observes , that " Homer copied true natural manners , which , how- " ever rough and unclutivated , will always form an " agreeable and interefting picture : But the pencil ...
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... copied fuch representations . All I have endeavoured to prove is , that Spenfer was not only better qualified to delineate fictions of this fort , because they were the real objects of his fight ; but , as all men are influ- enced by ...
... copied fuch representations . All I have endeavoured to prove is , that Spenfer was not only better qualified to delineate fictions of this fort , because they were the real objects of his fight ; but , as all men are influ- enced by ...
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Página 125 - In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun : which cometh forth as a bridegroom •out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
Página 29 - I shall detain you now no longer in the demonstration of what we should not do, but straight conduct you to a hillside, where I will point you out the right path of a virtuous and noble education ; laborious, indeed, at the first ascent, but else so smooth, so green, so full of goodly prospect, and melodious sounds on every side, that the harp of Orpheus was not more charming.
Página 59 - A wilderness of sweets; for Nature here • • Wanton'd as in her prime, and play'd at will Her virgin fancies, pouring forth more sweet, Wild above rule or art, enormous bliss.
Página 27 - Through the dear might of him that walked the waves Where other groves and other streams along, With nectar pure his oozy locks he laves, And hears the unexpressive nuptial song, In the blest kingdoms meek of joy and love. There entertain him all the saints above, In solemn troops and sweet societies That sing, and singing in their glory move And wipe the tears for ever from his eyes.
Página 179 - ... till at length it was told the Queen he was brother to the Lord William Mountjoy. This...
Página 32 - ... spheres, And sing to those that hold the vital shears, And turn the adamantine spindle round On which the fate of gods and men is wound. Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie, To lull the daughters of Necessity, And keep unsteady Nature to her law, And the low world in measured motion draw After the heavenly tune, which none can hear Of human mould with gross unpurged ear.
Página 140 - Knit with a golden baldric, which forelay Athwart her snowy breast, and did divide Her dainty paps ; which, like young fruit in May, Now little, gan to swell, and, being tied, Through her thin weed their places only signified.
Página 135 - With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim religious light. There let the pealing organ blow, To the full-voiced quire below, In service high and anthems clear, As may with sweetness, through mine ear, Dissolve me into ecstasies, And bring all Heaven before mine eyes.
Página 101 - Ihewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as cryftal, proceeding out of the throne of God, and of the Lamb. In the midft of the ftreet of it, and on either fide of the river, was there the Tree of Life.