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Page 121
... nature . The " shield of Achilles derives its poetical interest from the subjects described on it . " And from what does the spear of Achilles derive its interest ? and the helmet and the mail worn by Patroclus , and the celestial armor ...
... nature . The " shield of Achilles derives its poetical interest from the subjects described on it . " And from what does the spear of Achilles derive its interest ? and the helmet and the mail worn by Patroclus , and the celestial armor ...
Page 122
... Nature , in her natural aspect , does not furnish him with such existing scenes as he requires . Even where he presents you with some famous city , or celebrated scene from mountain or other nature , it must be taken from some par ...
... Nature , in her natural aspect , does not furnish him with such existing scenes as he requires . Even where he presents you with some famous city , or celebrated scene from mountain or other nature , it must be taken from some par ...
Page 123
... nature " to help it ; but the artificial dagger is more poetical than any natural hand without it . In the sublime of sacred poetry , " Who is this that cometh from Edom ? with dyed garments from Bozrah ? " Would " the comer " be ...
... nature " to help it ; but the artificial dagger is more poetical than any natural hand without it . In the sublime of sacred poetry , " Who is this that cometh from Edom ? with dyed garments from Bozrah ? " Would " the comer " be ...
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