Literary EssaysA companion volume to Biographical Essays, this collection of twenty-five pieces includes two of Strachey's finest critical essays, "Shakespeare's Final Period" and "English Letter Writers." Index. |
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... admiration of the poet . ' It is not a little bewildering , ' says Mr. Sampson , the present editor , ' to find one ... admiring the exquisite proportions of his victim . As one observes the countless instances accumulated in Mr ...
... admiration of the poet . ' It is not a little bewildering , ' says Mr. Sampson , the present editor , ' to find one ... admiring the exquisite proportions of his victim . As one observes the countless instances accumulated in Mr ...
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... admiration of Dr. Robertson . The poetry of Gray he declared to be immortal ; but then he paid the same compliment ... admired , ' he wrote in 1760 , ' but what I cannot help calling a very insipid and tedious performance ; it is a kind ...
... admiration of Dr. Robertson . The poetry of Gray he declared to be immortal ; but then he paid the same compliment ... admired , ' he wrote in 1760 , ' but what I cannot help calling a very insipid and tedious performance ; it is a kind ...
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... admiration ? This quality of his mind was the natural consequence of his good taste . His literary judgments are always excellent ; his enjoyment of Shakespeare did not blind his eyes to the merits of Gresset ; he admired Froissart no ...
... admiration ? This quality of his mind was the natural consequence of his good taste . His literary judgments are always excellent ; his enjoyment of Shakespeare did not blind his eyes to the merits of Gresset ; he admired Froissart no ...
Contents
SHAKESPEARES FINAL PERIOD The Independent | 1 |
WORDS AND POETRY The Hogarth Press 1928 | 16 |
OTHELLO CHARACTERS AND COMMENTARIES | 24 |
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