Animal Conventions in English Renaissance Non-religious Prose, 1550-1600 |
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In the dedication , Phialo is said to be too blunt for the court if judged by his coat but actually not lacking in wit any more than the fox because his coat is not comparable to the leopard's.142 Gosson says that libelers have barked ...
In the dedication , Phialo is said to be too blunt for the court if judged by his coat but actually not lacking in wit any more than the fox because his coat is not comparable to the leopard's.142 Gosson says that libelers have barked ...
Page 64
... and should reveal without bitterness the faults of friends.156 The man who is always rebuking is compared to the raven that always preys upon carrion.157 Phialo's rival suitor is accused of triumphing before the victory and counting ...
... and should reveal without bitterness the faults of friends.156 The man who is always rebuking is compared to the raven that always preys upon carrion.157 Phialo's rival suitor is accused of triumphing before the victory and counting ...
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306 To " buy fading pleasure with repentance ” is compared to being " tickled with the venime of Tarantula " and dying laughing307 and to riding " Seianus horse for his beauty " and perishing . 308 A young lover in one story says ...
306 To " buy fading pleasure with repentance ” is compared to being " tickled with the venime of Tarantula " and dying laughing307 and to riding " Seianus horse for his beauty " and perishing . 308 A young lover in one story says ...
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