The Critical Works of John Dennis, 2. köideJohns Hopkins Press, 1943 |
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Page 130
... says he , only your little Geniuses , that appear Wanton or Impious in their Writings . HOMER and VIRGIL , says he , are always Modest : They have always shown themselves as severely Virtuous , as the most rigid Philosophers . And the ...
... says he , only your little Geniuses , that appear Wanton or Impious in their Writings . HOMER and VIRGIL , says he , are always Modest : They have always shown themselves as severely Virtuous , as the most rigid Philosophers . And the ...
Page 132
... says he to ACHILLES , enter into an Engagement to me , and solemnly swear . Ver . 101 . For I must speak what Wisdom would conceal , And Truths invidious to the Great , reveal : Bold is the Task , when Subjects grown too wise , Instruct ...
... says he to ACHILLES , enter into an Engagement to me , and solemnly swear . Ver . 101 . For I must speak what Wisdom would conceal , And Truths invidious to the Great , reveal : Bold is the Task , when Subjects grown too wise , Instruct ...
Page 369
... says P , has Manners , as Aristotle , says he , expresses it ; that is , every thing is acted or spoken . Nothing , says Madam Dacier , can be more contrary to the Doctrine of that Philosopher . He never said that any thing has Manners ...
... says P , has Manners , as Aristotle , says he , expresses it ; that is , every thing is acted or spoken . Nothing , says Madam Dacier , can be more contrary to the Doctrine of that Philosopher . He never said that any thing has Manners ...
Contents
Introduction | vii |
An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Shakespear 1712 | 1 |
Appendix excerpts and miscellaneousContinued X From the Prologue to Gibraltar 1705 | 39 |
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