Thomas Gray, Volume 6I have two main aims in view 1) to give the reader as much information about Thomas Gray, his poetry and his age as he will need for enjoyment of the poetry; and 2) to examine all of the poems freshly as works of literature. |
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Page 62
... diction , that such phrases as " chase the rolling circle's speed " for " chase the hoop " are ironic . But is not all the poetic diction of the first part , as well as the setting and the apos- trophe to the river and the hills , also ...
... diction , that such phrases as " chase the rolling circle's speed " for " chase the hoop " are ironic . But is not all the poetic diction of the first part , as well as the setting and the apos- trophe to the river and the hills , also ...
Page 63
... diction , doing its share , steadily indicates the insufficiency of a poetic tradition that knows only one simple tone . In the second section , the straightforwardly grim language is supported by a series of even grimmer ...
... diction , doing its share , steadily indicates the insufficiency of a poetic tradition that knows only one simple tone . In the second section , the straightforwardly grim language is supported by a series of even grimmer ...
Page 89
... diction is consistently " elevated " beyond the routine and , what is more significant considering the early works , beyond any hint of triteness or standardized poetic diction . Instead , Gray is concerned with dignity and with the ...
... diction is consistently " elevated " beyond the routine and , what is more significant considering the early works , beyond any hint of triteness or standardized poetic diction . Instead , Gray is concerned with dignity and with the ...
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