The Literary Essay in EnglishGinn, 1923 - 260 pages |
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... . " Incompleteness , tentativeness , were felt by the inventor to be characteristic of the new literary genre . This idea persisted when the essay was transplanted into England , and Doctor Johnson gave it a INTRODUCTION 3.
... . " Incompleteness , tentativeness , were felt by the inventor to be characteristic of the new literary genre . This idea persisted when the essay was transplanted into England , and Doctor Johnson gave it a INTRODUCTION 3.
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Eleanore (Sister Mary). transplanted into England , and Doctor Johnson gave it a rather contemptuous definition in his dictionary : " a loose sally of the mind , an irregular , undigested piece , not a regular and orderly performance ...
Eleanore (Sister Mary). transplanted into England , and Doctor Johnson gave it a rather contemptuous definition in his dictionary : " a loose sally of the mind , an irregular , undigested piece , not a regular and orderly performance ...
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... England , according to Milton , should have been seen " rousing herself like a strong man after sleep , and shaking her invincible locks . " It is not surprising that Milton , a Puritan of the Puritans , considered the Middle Ages as an ...
... England , according to Milton , should have been seen " rousing herself like a strong man after sleep , and shaking her invincible locks . " It is not surprising that Milton , a Puritan of the Puritans , considered the Middle Ages as an ...
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... England was still Catholic , there was comparative peace . In addition to the eco- nomic and religious prosperity , the art of printing was scattering among the masses the literary wealth of the ages . As a result of all these changes ...
... England was still Catholic , there was comparative peace . In addition to the eco- nomic and religious prosperity , the art of printing was scattering among the masses the literary wealth of the ages . As a result of all these changes ...
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... England chose this spoiled son of royalty as its first target . Bacon was convicted of bribery before adverse judges , and though his heavy sentence was soon remitted his political career was ended . The essay " THE APHORISTIC ESSAY 29.
... England chose this spoiled son of royalty as its first target . Bacon was convicted of bribery before adverse judges , and though his heavy sentence was soon remitted his political career was ended . The essay " THE APHORISTIC ESSAY 29.
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