The Poet and the PoemThe author summarizes his knowledge and lively opinions of the art, dealing with every aspect, from the moment of inspiration through the workshop labors, to publication and interpretation. |
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... Shakespeare . I will not keep up with nor surpass the Joneses because that contest has no relevance to my real engagement . I cooperate as an interim measure not because I have much faith in cooperation but because it makes my only ...
... Shakespeare . I will not keep up with nor surpass the Joneses because that contest has no relevance to my real engagement . I cooperate as an interim measure not because I have much faith in cooperation but because it makes my only ...
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... Shakespeare , who had no Shakespeare to compete with ; his achievement is all the more remarkable . If one really were condemned to listen to the critic of the moment , to perfect his paltry loves or rely on the value of his paltry ...
... Shakespeare , who had no Shakespeare to compete with ; his achievement is all the more remarkable . If one really were condemned to listen to the critic of the moment , to perfect his paltry loves or rely on the value of his paltry ...
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... Shakespeare's plays , admiring their barbaric beauty and strength , but believing he could do Shakespeare a favor by polishing up his work for a more refined age . The results , as you might imagine , were abomin- able : he vulgarized ...
... Shakespeare's plays , admiring their barbaric beauty and strength , but believing he could do Shakespeare a favor by polishing up his work for a more refined age . The results , as you might imagine , were abomin- able : he vulgarized ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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