Genius and Faith: Or, Poetry and Religion, in Their Mutual RelationsCharles Scribner, 1853 - 328 |
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... displays a proper balance - a just proportion and symmetry , in its mental exer- cises , before this stupendous scene ? Which of these two minds , in its conceptions and emotions , approaches nearest to a state of equilibrium with truth ...
... displays a proper balance - a just proportion and symmetry , in its mental exer- cises , before this stupendous scene ? Which of these two minds , in its conceptions and emotions , approaches nearest to a state of equilibrium with truth ...
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... was adverse to his poetry , and the learning which he possessed was a disadvantage to his genius ; that the supremacy of his powers was displayed in rising above these depressing influ- ences OR , POETRY AND RELIGION . 43.
... was adverse to his poetry , and the learning which he possessed was a disadvantage to his genius ; that the supremacy of his powers was displayed in rising above these depressing influ- ences OR , POETRY AND RELIGION . 43.
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... displayed in rising above these depressing influ- ences , and triumphing over these disadvantages . For , says he- " If these reasonings be just , no poet ever triumphed over greater difficulties than Milton . " A most equivocal eulogy ...
... displayed in rising above these depressing influ- ences , and triumphing over these disadvantages . For , says he- " If these reasonings be just , no poet ever triumphed over greater difficulties than Milton . " A most equivocal eulogy ...
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... displayed with regard to things far more important and sacred than even poetry . We have not the slightest suspicion that this author would sanction the infidel exhibition of such a spirit . But he has , nevertheless , expressed ...
... displayed with regard to things far more important and sacred than even poetry . We have not the slightest suspicion that this author would sanction the infidel exhibition of such a spirit . But he has , nevertheless , expressed ...
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... displayed appears in the restless whirl of frivolty and dissipation , or the onward speed of sordid calculation " making haste to be rich . " There is no tenderness of sensibility , no depth of feeling , no sincerity of conviction , no ...
... displayed appears in the restless whirl of frivolty and dissipation , or the onward speed of sordid calculation " making haste to be rich . " There is no tenderness of sensibility , no depth of feeling , no sincerity of conviction , no ...
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