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The fame of Scott was now established , he stood before the public a literary man
, an author of acknowledged merit and rising popularity , as the founder of a new
and captivating school of poetry . This was a novel situation , and called for the ...
The fame of Scott was now established , he stood before the public a literary man
, an author of acknowledged merit and rising popularity , as the founder of a new
and captivating school of poetry . This was a novel situation , and called for the ...
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But with all its merits Marmion is , in one respect , unquestionably inferior to its
predecessor . The introductions to its cantos do not harmonize with the poem ,
like the Minstrel's bold or tender preludes — which , if with the author , we
resemble ...
But with all its merits Marmion is , in one respect , unquestionably inferior to its
predecessor . The introductions to its cantos do not harmonize with the poem ,
like the Minstrel's bold or tender preludes — which , if with the author , we
resemble ...
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the taste or pride of Lord Willoughby , to whom the island belongs : though the
merit of its addition is more than balanced by his desecration of the woods that “
frown upon Loch Katrine , and weep upon Achray . ” They were under the ...
the taste or pride of Lord Willoughby , to whom the island belongs : though the
merit of its addition is more than balanced by his desecration of the woods that “
frown upon Loch Katrine , and weep upon Achray . ” They were under the ...
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I turn to a more pleasing theme — the wondrous number , and still more
wondrous merits of the works themselves . ... In the order of merit , amid much
difference of opinion , all will acknowledge in them both a rise and declension of
power ...
I turn to a more pleasing theme — the wondrous number , and still more
wondrous merits of the works themselves . ... In the order of merit , amid much
difference of opinion , all will acknowledge in them both a rise and declension of
power ...
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... carry them forward to a future recompense . But I do wrong to take this defence
out of his own hands“ worldly rewards , says Sir W. Scott , are not the
recompense which providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit ; and it is a
dangerous ...
... carry them forward to a future recompense . But I do wrong to take this defence
out of his own hands“ worldly rewards , says Sir W. Scott , are not the
recompense which providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit ; and it is a
dangerous ...
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Página 16 - But a glance on the great picture of life will show, that the duties of self-denial, and the sacrifice of passion to principle, are seldom thus remunerated ; and that the internal consciousness of their high-minded discharge of duty, produces on their own reflections a more adequate recompense, in the form of that peace which the world cannot give or take away.
Página 16 - ... a character of a highly virtuous and lofty stamp is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity. Such is not the recompense which providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit ; and it is a dangerous and fatal doctrine to teach young persons, the most common readers of romance, that rectitude of conduct and of principle are either naturally allied with, or adequately rewarded by, the gratification of our passions, or attainment of our wishes.
Página 23 - ... pathetic light Engendered, hangs o'er Eildon's triple height : Spirits of power, assembled there, complain For kindred power departing from their sight ; While Tweed, best pleased in chanting a blithe strain, Saddens his voice again, and yet again. Lift up your hearts, ye mourners ! for the might Of the whole world's good wishes with him goes ; Blessings and prayers in nobler retinue Than sceptred king or laurelled conqueror knows, Follow this wondrous potentate. Be true, Ye winds of ocean, and...
Página 8 - Ivauhoe,' chose not only to fight with his beaver down, but refused to raise it and show himself, when he had overcome all opponents. This was the author of Waverley. Many, it is true, were quite satisfied who the magician was, who wrought these marvels, though he continued invisible amid the circle where he performed his enchantments. In ten thousand whispers, it was stated to be Scott : one remembered a story, which he related...
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| Título | Tribute to the Memory of Sir Walter Scott, Baronet |
| Autor | John McVickar |
| Editor | George P. Scott and Company, 1833 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 6 Mar 2006 |
| Largo | 42 páginas |
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