Observations on the Fairy Queen of Spenser, Volumen2R. and J. Dodsley, 1762 |
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... measure , of the fame chimerical spirit . This ridicule was perfectly confiftent with the general plan and purpose of his comic history . See the masque at Chamacho's wedding , where Cupid , Interest , Poetry , and Liberality , are the ...
... measure , of the fame chimerical spirit . This ridicule was perfectly confiftent with the general plan and purpose of his comic history . See the masque at Chamacho's wedding , where Cupid , Interest , Poetry , and Liberality , are the ...
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... measure , tempted by the Orlando Furioso , to write an allegorical poem . Yet it must still be. ages . A castle is represented , called the Castle of Difcretion , which Cupid attacks with his arrows ; but Interest throws a purse at it ...
... measure , tempted by the Orlando Furioso , to write an allegorical poem . Yet it must still be. ages . A castle is represented , called the Castle of Difcretion , which Cupid attacks with his arrows ; but Interest throws a purse at it ...
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... measure a series of visions . But we have of this author two poems , viz . The TEMPLE OF GLASS , and the DANCE OF DEATH , besides several other pieces , chiefly in manufcript , professedly written in this species . Lydgate has received ...
... measure a series of visions . But we have of this author two poems , viz . The TEMPLE OF GLASS , and the DANCE OF DEATH , besides several other pieces , chiefly in manufcript , professedly written in this species . Lydgate has received ...
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... measure , the antients did not , probably , huddle the syllables together , as we do : but it would be difficult to point out the places at which they made their pauses . Why should the following pure iambic of Sophocles * , e Ανειμενη ...
... measure , the antients did not , probably , huddle the syllables together , as we do : but it would be difficult to point out the places at which they made their pauses . Why should the following pure iambic of Sophocles * , e Ανειμενη ...
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... measure translated , from the PHOENISSE of Euripides ; it is written in blank verse , with chorusses , none of which are copied from those in the PHOE- Before each Act , according to the practice of that age , the dumb - shew is ...
... measure translated , from the PHOENISSE of Euripides ; it is written in blank verse , with chorusses , none of which are copied from those in the PHOE- Before each Act , according to the practice of that age , the dumb - shew is ...
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Página 99 - And there appeared another wonder in heaven ; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth...
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.