Essays on Various Subjects, 2Johnson, 1809 |
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... epic of Homer , from whom the system of Aristotle is altogether derived , is to be admired as the standard of excellence , we can neither bear with an epic production , which is original in its manner , and dis- dains the trammels of ...
... epic of Homer , from whom the system of Aristotle is altogether derived , is to be admired as the standard of excellence , we can neither bear with an epic production , which is original in its manner , and dis- dains the trammels of ...
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... in our younger days . It is the business of our instructors to enable us to understand them , and their beauties are minutely and almost officiously pointed pointed out to us . At an age in which 78 OF THE ANCIENT EPIC POEM .
... in our younger days . It is the business of our instructors to enable us to understand them , and their beauties are minutely and almost officiously pointed pointed out to us . At an age in which 78 OF THE ANCIENT EPIC POEM .
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... of literature is com- monly appealed to as decisive , concur with the impressions that we are in the habit of receiving : receiving our prepossession is strengthened by such respectable testimony , OF THE ANCIENT EPIC POEM . 79.
... of literature is com- monly appealed to as decisive , concur with the impressions that we are in the habit of receiving : receiving our prepossession is strengthened by such respectable testimony , OF THE ANCIENT EPIC POEM . 79.
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... , con- tinues he , they may be proper and safe guides to those , who have not the greatness of mind to strike out new paths ; yet , while it it is thought a sufficient praise to be their followers 80 OF THE ANCIENT EPIC POEM .
... , con- tinues he , they may be proper and safe guides to those , who have not the greatness of mind to strike out new paths ; yet , while it it is thought a sufficient praise to be their followers 80 OF THE ANCIENT EPIC POEM .
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... epic poem in her own language . But Ho- mer was considered even by this admirable poet as the sacred object of the ... epic poem is founded , is supposed to derive to it its special advan- tage ; VOL . II . G po- tage ; as this advantage ...
... epic poem in her own language . But Ho- mer was considered even by this admirable poet as the sacred object of the ... epic poem is founded , is supposed to derive to it its special advan- tage ; VOL . II . G po- tage ; as this advantage ...
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