Essays on Song-writing: With a Collection of Such English Songs as are Most Eminent for Poetical Merit |
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We observed that every colleétion of songs , without exception , was degraded by
dullness , or debased by indecency ; and that song - writing scarcely seemed in
any of them to be considered as a pleasing species of poetical composition , but
...
We observed that every colleétion of songs , without exception , was degraded by
dullness , or debased by indecency ; and that song - writing scarcely seemed in
any of them to be considered as a pleasing species of poetical composition , but
...
Стр. vi
We were concerned to find that the more colletion was , it was remarkably the
more deficient in poetical merit ; so that a total decay of all taste for genuine
poetry , in this pleasing branch of it , was to be apprehended . This we in great
measure ...
We were concerned to find that the more colletion was , it was remarkably the
more deficient in poetical merit ; so that a total decay of all taste for genuine
poetry , in this pleasing branch of it , was to be apprehended . This we in great
measure ...
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W HILE the two capital species of poetry , the epic and dramatic , have long
engaged the nicest attention of taste and criticism , the humbler but not less
pleasing productions of the Muse have not obtained that notice from the critic to
which the ...
W HILE the two capital species of poetry , the epic and dramatic , have long
engaged the nicest attention of taste and criticism , the humbler but not less
pleasing productions of the Muse have not obtained that notice from the critic to
which the ...
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ALTHOUGH many of our most celebrated poets have exercised their talents in
composing these little pieces , and their pleasing effect is universally known and
acknowledged , yet have we but one professed criticism on their composition ;
and ...
ALTHOUGH many of our most celebrated poets have exercised their talents in
composing these little pieces , and their pleasing effect is universally known and
acknowledged , yet have we but one professed criticism on their composition ;
and ...
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In happier regions , where the mild inhabitants were suited to the softness and
luxury of the climate , the business of poetry was to paint the surrounding
profufion of beautiful objects , the pleasing incidents of a pastoral life , the tender
cares ...
In happier regions , where the mild inhabitants were suited to the softness and
luxury of the climate , the business of poetry was to paint the surrounding
profufion of beautiful objects , the pleasing incidents of a pastoral life , the tender
cares ...
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| Название | Essays on Song-writing: With a Collection of Such English Songs as are Most Eminent for Poetical Merit Eighteenth century collections online |
| Автор | John Aikin |
| Издание: | 2 |
| Издатель | W. Eyres, 1774 |
| Владелец оригинала: | Баварская государственная библиотека |
| Оцифровано | 2 сен 2011 |
| Количество страниц | Всего страниц: 286 |
| Экспорт цитаты | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |