 melody of numbers, and therefore tires by long continuance. Of the Italian writers without rhyme, whom Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular ; what reafon could urge in its •defence, has been confuted by the ear. But, whatever be the advantage...  The Works of the English Poets: Prefaces - Page 216by Samuel Johnson - 1779Full view - About this book
 | Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy - 1843 - 718 pages
...some approach to that which is called the lapidary style ; has neither the easiness of prose, nor the melody of numbers, and therefore tires by long continuance....Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular ; what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. But, whatever be the advantages of rhyme,... | |
 | Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy - 1846 - 714 pages
...some approach to that which is called the lapidary style ; has neither the easiness of prose, nor the melody of numbers, and therefore tires by long continuance....Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular ; what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. is to be admired rather than imitated.... | |
 | William Cowper - 1851 - 790 pages
...some approach to that which is called the lapidary style; has neither the easiness of prose, nor the melody of numbers ; and therefore tires by long continuance. Of the Italian writers without rhyme,*whom Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular. What reason could urge in its defence,... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1854 - 346 pages
...some approach to that which is called the lapidary style; has neither the easiness of prose nor the melody of numbers, and therefore tires by long continuance....Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular; what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. But, whatever be the advantages of rhyme,... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1854 - 468 pages
...called the lapidary style ; has neither the easiness of prose, nor the melody of numbers, .„„! therefore tires by long continuance. Of the Italian...Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular; what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. But, whatever be the advantage of rhyme,... | |
 | George Payn Quackenbos - 1857 - 470 pages
...often please, nor can rhyme ever be safely spared, but where the subject is able to support itself. Of the Italian writers without rhyme whom Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular; what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. * » Like other heroes, Milton is to... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1858 - 418 pages
...some approach to that which is called the lapidary style; has neither the easiness of prose, nor the melody of numbers, and therefore tires by long continuance....Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular; what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. I and therefore owes reverence of that... | |
 | George Payn Quackenbos - 1861 - 468 pages
...often please, nor can rhyme ever be safely spared, but where the subject is able to support itself. Of the Italian writers without rhyme whom Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular • what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. * * Like other heroes, Milton is to... | |
 | George Payn Quackenbos - 1863 - 470 pages
...often please, nor can rhyme ever be safely spared, but where the subject is able to support itself. Of the Italian writers without rhyme whom Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular • what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. * » Like other heroes, Milton is to... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1864 - 460 pages
...some approach to that which is called the lapidary style; has neither the easiness of prose nor the melody of numbers, and therefore tires by long continuance....Milton alleges as precedents, not one is popular; what reason could urge in its defence has been confuted by the ear. But, whatever be the advantage of rhyme,... | |
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