Life of John Milton1810 |
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Page 13
... observed that , in consequence of the pre- sent eager demand for periodical criticism which seems to be increasing with the hour , every man , who can arrange a common sen- tence , is invited , with the helmet of Orcus on his head , to ...
... observed that , in consequence of the pre- sent eager demand for periodical criticism which seems to be increasing with the hour , every man , who can arrange a common sen- tence , is invited , with the helmet of Orcus on his head , to ...
Page 23
... observations on the subject of Milton's Latin poetry that , if I could consent to ar- rogate the possessions of a friend for my own and to shine with the wealth of an- other , I could now make a splendid figure , and appear to be great ...
... observations on the subject of Milton's Latin poetry that , if I could consent to ar- rogate the possessions of a friend for my own and to shine with the wealth of an- other , I could now make a splendid figure , and appear to be great ...
Page 32
... observation , which have " grown with my growth , and strengthened with my strength . " If they should , therefore , unhap- pily be erroneous , my misfortune , as I fear , is hopelessly irremediable , for they are now so vitally blended ...
... observation , which have " grown with my growth , and strengthened with my strength . " If they should , therefore , unhap- pily be erroneous , my misfortune , as I fear , is hopelessly irremediable , for they are now so vitally blended ...
Page 33
... observation , -that man will be the ob- ject not of my resentment but of my pity . I shall be assured that he suffers the infliction of a perverted head or a corrupt heart , and to that I shall contentedly resign him , after expressing ...
... observation , -that man will be the ob- ject not of my resentment but of my pity . I shall be assured that he suffers the infliction of a perverted head or a corrupt heart , and to that I shall contentedly resign him , after expressing ...
Page 38
... observe the activity of pas- sion stagnating into the sullenness of ran- cour ; and see these heroes of our race sub- jected to the same injuriousness of malice which they had suffered from their personal adversaries , we stare at the ...
... observe the activity of pas- sion stagnating into the sullenness of ran- cour ; and see these heroes of our race sub- jected to the same injuriousness of malice which they had suffered from their personal adversaries , we stare at the ...
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