Browning, Poet and Man: A SurveyG.P. Putnam's sons, 1902 - 282 pages |
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Page 58
... merely be- cause he is under the curse of a higher power , but because he is wilful and rushes upon his own fate ... mere caprice and confusion of chance . " " " If there had been more of this " inevitable element in the tragedy it would ...
... merely be- cause he is under the curse of a higher power , but because he is wilful and rushes upon his own fate ... mere caprice and confusion of chance . " " " If there had been more of this " inevitable element in the tragedy it would ...
Page 59
... merely ab- normal but inexplicable . The sentiment of pity is aroused , but it is pity mingled with condescension . There is no comprehending sympathy on the part of the observer ; instinctive recognition of fate's decree in the ...
... merely ab- normal but inexplicable . The sentiment of pity is aroused , but it is pity mingled with condescension . There is no comprehending sympathy on the part of the observer ; instinctive recognition of fate's decree in the ...
Page 126
... merely endur- able , but joyous , provided the mental and moral system is unimpaired by disease . The strong man delighteth to run in a race and a buoyant spirit has no quarrel with fate : Gifts should prove their use I own the past ...
... merely endur- able , but joyous , provided the mental and moral system is unimpaired by disease . The strong man delighteth to run in a race and a buoyant spirit has no quarrel with fate : Gifts should prove their use I own the past ...
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