The Complete Works of William Hazlitt, Volume 4J. M. Dent and Sons, Limited, 1930 - 408 pages |
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... things immediately within their observation ; but they have no power of abstraction , no general standard of taste ... things , and to give the preference in all cases to the latter . But , in the first place , the know- ledge of things ...
... things immediately within their observation ; but they have no power of abstraction , no general standard of taste ... things , and to give the preference in all cases to the latter . But , in the first place , the know- ledge of things ...
Page 151
... thing immortal as itself . Being so majestical , we should do it wrong to offer it the show of violence . " ' But the best things , in their abuse , often become the worst ; and so it is with poetry when it is diverted from its proper ...
... thing immortal as itself . Being so majestical , we should do it wrong to offer it the show of violence . " ' But the best things , in their abuse , often become the worst ; and so it is with poetry when it is diverted from its proper ...
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... things do not turn out accord- ing to their wishes , they will make their wishes turn round to things . They can easily overlook whatever they do not like , and make an idol of any thing they please . The object of poetry is to please ...
... things do not turn out accord- ing to their wishes , they will make their wishes turn round to things . They can easily overlook whatever they do not like , and make an idol of any thing they please . The object of poetry is to please ...
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