History of English Literature: To Wiclif, tr. by H. M. KennedyG. Belland sons, 1904 |
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... tion also is not wanting which , from the vivid portrayal of Tacitus , 1 seems to have been especially Teutonic , but which contained the germ of a complete dissolution of Teutonic democracy : the Comitatus . The prince , especially ...
... tion also is not wanting which , from the vivid portrayal of Tacitus , 1 seems to have been especially Teutonic , but which contained the germ of a complete dissolution of Teutonic democracy : the Comitatus . The prince , especially ...
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... tion of one . The recital was rich in metaphors , similes , and poetical turns of expression ; but even in the narrative parts , it lacked the steadiness , clearness and calmness which we seek in narrative style . A knowledge , on the ...
... tion of one . The recital was rich in metaphors , similes , and poetical turns of expression ; but even in the narrative parts , it lacked the steadiness , clearness and calmness which we seek in narrative style . A knowledge , on the ...
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... tion of mind where ideas blend , vanish and reappear . With out evident ground as to subject - matter , closely connected words are sometimes separated from each other . In appo- sition , whose very nature involves a freer arrangement ...
... tion of mind where ideas blend , vanish and reappear . With out evident ground as to subject - matter , closely connected words are sometimes separated from each other . In appo- sition , whose very nature involves a freer arrangement ...
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... tion in his subject , and sometimes having the dignity of an impassioned style . They may be compared in many respects to the enigmas of Schiller , and also to some of the German poet's distichs . He intercalated his collection of enigmas.
... tion in his subject , and sometimes having the dignity of an impassioned style . They may be compared in many respects to the enigmas of Schiller , and also to some of the German poet's distichs . He intercalated his collection of enigmas.
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... tion of external actions , and particularly of situations . He has at command a rich epic phraseology . He is truly prodigal of forms of variation , both in the narrow and the more general sense . His style is more prolix and detailed ...
... tion of external actions , and particularly of situations . He has at command a rich epic phraseology . He is truly prodigal of forms of variation , both in the narrow and the more general sense . His style is more prolix and detailed ...
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