Twayne's English Authors Series, Volume 115Twayne Publishers, 1972 |
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Page 6
... reader ought to listen to the poet's voice as much as possible . This book is neither an apology for Cowley nor an ... reading them enables one to discover something of the excitement of life in a period of revolution and transition ...
... reader ought to listen to the poet's voice as much as possible . This book is neither an apology for Cowley nor an ... reading them enables one to discover something of the excitement of life in a period of revolution and transition ...
Page 48
... reader makes no mistake that a persona is involved , Cowley emphasizes the poetic " mask " ; “ he [ the poet ] may ... Readers ; for much Excess is to be allowed in Love , and even more in Poetry ; so we avoid the two unpardonable vices ...
... reader makes no mistake that a persona is involved , Cowley emphasizes the poetic " mask " ; “ he [ the poet ] may ... Readers ; for much Excess is to be allowed in Love , and even more in Poetry ; so we avoid the two unpardonable vices ...
Page 61
... reader at a gaze . So wild and ungovernable a poet cannot be translated literally , his genius is too strong to bear ... readers know the " way and manner " of Pindar's speaking.10 For instance , Theron's song " consists more in ...
... reader at a gaze . So wild and ungovernable a poet cannot be translated literally , his genius is too strong to bear ... readers know the " way and manner " of Pindar's speaking.10 For instance , Theron's song " consists more in ...
Contents
Preface | 11 |
The Muses Hannibal | 34 |
The great Methusalem of Love | 47 |
Copyright | |
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