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... sense the miracle of the perfect fusion of soul and body which is the sign manual of great art . Is it possible to help students to sense it if they do not do so instinctively ? I don't know . I only say that unless we do , we may teach ...
... sense the miracle of the perfect fusion of soul and body which is the sign manual of great art . Is it possible to help students to sense it if they do not do so instinctively ? I don't know . I only say that unless we do , we may teach ...
Page 155
... sense impressions in speaking of things to which some of the senses do not apply . What do we mean when we speak of soft music , sweet words , flowery language , insipid conversation , sour faces , putrid sentiments , colorful sounds ...
... sense impressions in speaking of things to which some of the senses do not apply . What do we mean when we speak of soft music , sweet words , flowery language , insipid conversation , sour faces , putrid sentiments , colorful sounds ...
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... sense impressions than with vague , general ideas . A distinction is made by many critics between what are called simple images and figurative images . By the former are meant the descriptive details with which a writer directly ...
... sense impressions than with vague , general ideas . A distinction is made by many critics between what are called simple images and figurative images . By the former are meant the descriptive details with which a writer directly ...
Contents
ENRICHMENT | 16 |
POETRY AND PROSE | 33 |
THE MECHANICS OF POETRY | 49 |
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