The Critical Works of John Dennis, Volume 1Johns Hopkins Press, 1939 - Criticism |
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Page 127
... speak to the Heart . And the greatest Wit in the World , when he ceases to do that , is a Rhimer and not a Poet . For a Poet , that he may be sure to instruct , is oblig'd to give all the Delight that he can , as we have prov'd above ...
... speak to the Heart . And the greatest Wit in the World , when he ceases to do that , is a Rhimer and not a Poet . For a Poet , that he may be sure to instruct , is oblig'd to give all the Delight that he can , as we have prov'd above ...
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... speak with a great Spirit , as in that Passage of the sixth Book where he speaks to his Son . Go then thou mightiest ... speak of these things in extravagant terms , in terms that would sufficiently declare his Transport . But if the ...
... speak with a great Spirit , as in that Passage of the sixth Book where he speaks to his Son . Go then thou mightiest ... speak of these things in extravagant terms , in terms that would sufficiently declare his Transport . But if the ...
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... Speak when you're sure , yet speak with Diffidence . Now I should think that when a man is sure , ' tis his Duty to speak with a modest Assurance ; since in doing otherwise he betrays the Truth , especially when he speaks to those who ...
... Speak when you're sure , yet speak with Diffidence . Now I should think that when a man is sure , ' tis his Duty to speak with a modest Assurance ; since in doing otherwise he betrays the Truth , especially when he speaks to those who ...
Contents
Preface to The Passion of Byblis 1692 | 1 |
The Impartial Critick 1693 | 11 |
Preface to The Court of Death 1695 | 42 |
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