Studies in American LiteratureMacmillan, 1912 - 387 pages |
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... what is the relation of American writings to the great field of English Literature . In order to do this successfully and in order to Two Great Classes Prose . appreciate intelligently the work which B I INTRODUCTION.
... what is the relation of American writings to the great field of English Literature . In order to do this successfully and in order to Two Great Classes Prose . appreciate intelligently the work which B I INTRODUCTION.
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... successful acting Dramatic poem in American Literature.1 Prose Form seems a simpler matter than that of verse ; but on account of that very apparent simplicity demands especial care for the creation or the appre- ciation of its artistic ...
... successful acting Dramatic poem in American Literature.1 Prose Form seems a simpler matter than that of verse ; but on account of that very apparent simplicity demands especial care for the creation or the appre- ciation of its artistic ...
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... successful settlement in America was that in Virginia in 1607 ; and it is in connection with . that settlement that we find the first memorable writing . One of the leaders of this first settlement , one of the most romantic characters ...
... successful settlement in America was that in Virginia in 1607 ; and it is in connection with . that settlement that we find the first memorable writing . One of the leaders of this first settlement , one of the most romantic characters ...
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... successful a journalist . But it is more probable that the real poetry in a man's soul will express itself , whatever his circumstances ; and what we should have gained in quantity we might 1800-1850 ] 107 Bryant and Poe.
... successful a journalist . But it is more probable that the real poetry in a man's soul will express itself , whatever his circumstances ; and what we should have gained in quantity we might 1800-1850 ] 107 Bryant and Poe.
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... successfully resisted . It is the lack of this quality of reserve which makes Barlow's verse so tedious . The true poet would always rather suggest than describe ; and he will always stop when the impression he desires is made . The ...
... successfully resisted . It is the lack of this quality of reserve which makes Barlow's verse so tedious . The true poet would always rather suggest than describe ; and he will always stop when the impression he desires is made . The ...
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