Literary Criticism of John DrydenUniversity of Nebraska Press, 1967 - 174 pages |
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Page 102
... expressions . ” But he also resorts to a defense which is more empirical , for he argues , as he had with rhyme and repartee , that it is the consciousness of the author's very difficulties in bringing off daring figurative expressions ...
... expressions . ” But he also resorts to a defense which is more empirical , for he argues , as he had with rhyme and repartee , that it is the consciousness of the author's very difficulties in bringing off daring figurative expressions ...
Page 124
... expression for his own experience and instincts . It is also significant as a reflection of the growing tendency in the drama and criticism of the time to place primary emphasis upon tragedy's capacity to arouse emotions , especially ...
... expression for his own experience and instincts . It is also significant as a reflection of the growing tendency in the drama and criticism of the time to place primary emphasis upon tragedy's capacity to arouse emotions , especially ...
Page 142
... expression : he often obscures his meaning by his words , and sometimes makes it unintelligible . I will not say of ... expressing passion figuratively ; but that I may do it with respect to Shakespeare , it shall not be taken from ...
... expression : he often obscures his meaning by his words , and sometimes makes it unintelligible . I will not say of ... expressing passion figuratively ; but that I may do it with respect to Shakespeare , it shall not be taken from ...
Contents
A Defence of An Essay of Dramatic Poesy 1668 | 70 |
Preface to An Evenings Love 1671 | 90 |
Heads of an Answer to Rymer 1677 | 115 |
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