The History of the Rise and Progress of Poetry: Through It's [sic] Several Species

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J. White and T. Saint, 1764 - Всего страниц: 266
 

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Стр. 232 - As for all the gods of the heathen, they are but idols ; but it is the LORD that made the heavens.
Стр. 216 - ... to their lovers; that his music was not the harp nor lays of love, but the cries of people and clashing of armour; and finally, that he died not bewailed of many, but made many wail when he died, that dearly bought his death.
Стр. 216 - ... under his mantle, but used commonly to keep others waking to defend their lives, and did light his candle at the flames of their houses to lead him in the darkness; that the day was his night, and the night his day...
Стр. 215 - ... thereunto, borrowed even from the praises which are proper to virtue itself; as of a most notorious thief and wicked outlaw...
Стр. 214 - Besides this, evil things, being decked and attired with the gay attire of goodly words, may easily deceive and carry away the affection of a young mind that is not well stayed, but desirous by some bold adventures to make proof of himself.
Стр. 213 - ... that none dare displease them for fear to run into reproach through their offence, and to be made infamous in the mouths of all men. For their verses are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings, by certain other persons, whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same great rewards and reputation amongst them.
Стр. 216 - ... that the day was his night, and the night his day ; that he loved . not to be long wooing of wenches to...
Стр. 215 - ... cabin under his mantle, but used commonly to keep others waking to defend their lives ; and did light his candle...
Стр. 213 - Agfe ; and for Want of a proper Culture, was again become one of the ruling Evils of the Country, in the Time of SPENSER; Who gives the following animated Defcription of their Songs and Character: " There is amongft the Irijh a " certain Kind of People called Bardes, " which are to them inftead of Poets, " whofe Profeffion is to fet forth the " Praifes or Difpraifes of Men in their " Poems or Rythmes ; the which are " had in fo high Regard and Eftimation l...

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