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... better perhaps , is an experience , which we do not interpret ( unless we are scientists or moralists ) but are affected by . Whether the thing said or the way of saying it is more important is often impossible to say ; and , the better ...
... better perhaps , is an experience , which we do not interpret ( unless we are scientists or moralists ) but are affected by . Whether the thing said or the way of saying it is more important is often impossible to say ; and , the better ...
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... better , because in profound poetry there are elements that call for more than mere attention to detail . You have , of course , had no discussion of the principles which might govern your choices in these selections . Depend upon what ...
... better , because in profound poetry there are elements that call for more than mere attention to detail . You have , of course , had no discussion of the principles which might govern your choices in these selections . Depend upon what ...
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... better able to change or keep your philosophy , as you choose . I wish to do to men what the stars do , for , like them , I have beauty ; what great battles do , for I myself exist because of struggle ; what joys and sorrows do , for I ...
... better able to change or keep your philosophy , as you choose . I wish to do to men what the stars do , for , like them , I have beauty ; what great battles do , for I myself exist because of struggle ; what joys and sorrows do , for I ...
Contents
ENRICHMENT | 16 |
POETRY AND PROSE | 33 |
THE MECHANICS OF POETRY | 49 |
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