Lectures on General Literature, Poetry, &c., Delivered at the Royal Institution in 1830 and 1831Harper & Bros., 1860 - 324 sider |
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... compositions rise to the dignity of true poetry ; and of these there are scarcely ten who are familiarly known by their works at this day . The art of constructing easy , elegant , and even spirited verse may be acquired by any mind of ...
... compositions rise to the dignity of true poetry ; and of these there are scarcely ten who are familiarly known by their works at this day . The art of constructing easy , elegant , and even spirited verse may be acquired by any mind of ...
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... composition in harmony , beauty , and splendour of style , thought , and imagery , as well as in the vivacity and permanency of its impressions on the mind ; for its language and sentiments are so intimately connected , that they are ...
... composition in harmony , beauty , and splendour of style , thought , and imagery , as well as in the vivacity and permanency of its impressions on the mind ; for its language and sentiments are so intimately connected , that they are ...
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... had no ear at all for music . Pope had none ; Garrick had none ; yet in harmonious rhythmical composition the poet to this hour is unexcelled : nor was the actor less perfect in man- THE PRE - EMINENCE OF POETRY . 15.
... had no ear at all for music . Pope had none ; Garrick had none ; yet in harmonious rhythmical composition the poet to this hour is unexcelled : nor was the actor less perfect in man- THE PRE - EMINENCE OF POETRY . 15.
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... composition , which I will never be again . It is my part to invent , and the musician's to humour that invention . I may be counselled , and will always follow my friend's advice where I find it reasonable , but I will never part with ...
... composition , which I will never be again . It is my part to invent , and the musician's to humour that invention . I may be counselled , and will always follow my friend's advice where I find it reasonable , but I will never part with ...
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... compositions alluded to is no greater than Catalani or West were required to put forth to obtain proportionate remuneration . It would be making sounds and colours equal to thoughts and feelings to allow this . For myself , I would ...
... compositions alluded to is no greater than Catalani or West were required to put forth to obtain proportionate remuneration . It would be making sounds and colours equal to thoughts and feelings to allow this . For myself , I would ...
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