The Powers of Genius: A Poem, in Three PartsAlbion Press: : Printed by J. Cundee, Ivy Lane, for T. Williams, Stationers' Court, and T. Hurst, Paternoster-Row, 1804 - 155 pages |
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Page iv
... streams which wander from their native channel ; they should always be concise and illustrative of some truth advanced in the poem . In didactic poetry a skilful arrangement should be observed . The branches of its argument are always ...
... streams which wander from their native channel ; they should always be concise and illustrative of some truth advanced in the poem . In didactic poetry a skilful arrangement should be observed . The branches of its argument are always ...
Page xi
... streams , He who is prone to sensual pursuits , may seek his joy in the acquirement of silver and gold , and bury his affections with his treasure in his cof- fers . The nobler soul , enlightened by genius and taste , looks far above ...
... streams , He who is prone to sensual pursuits , may seek his joy in the acquirement of silver and gold , and bury his affections with his treasure in his cof- fers . The nobler soul , enlightened by genius and taste , looks far above ...
Page 5
... streams of burning light . Thus Genius first begins her brightening course , Proceeds increasing in resistless force ; And all collected in one great design , Moves like a giant just refresh'd with wine : Then sv 60 sweeps the storm ...
... streams of burning light . Thus Genius first begins her brightening course , Proceeds increasing in resistless force ; And all collected in one great design , Moves like a giant just refresh'd with wine : Then sv 60 sweeps the storm ...
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... stream . Research can scarcely modify and range The various forms and times of mental change ; Beneath fond Nature's care our bodies grow , And bear the bounty which her hands bestow . But if to Nature and her free controul , Be ...
... stream . Research can scarcely modify and range The various forms and times of mental change ; Beneath fond Nature's care our bodies grow , And bear the bounty which her hands bestow . But if to Nature and her free controul , Be ...
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... stream ; but man only perceives the images of beauty and sublimity in the skies and in the objects which surround him . The pastoral is generally the most delightful species of poetry to youthful genius . Smitten with the love of na ...
... stream ; but man only perceives the images of beauty and sublimity in the skies and in the objects which surround him . The pastoral is generally the most delightful species of poetry to youthful genius . Smitten with the love of na ...
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