The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays, 2d seriesHoughton, Mifflin, 1903 |
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Page 4
... the consideration of the nature and functions of the Poet , or the man of Beauty ; to the means and materials he uses , and to the general aspect of the art in the present time . eye The breadth of the problem is great , for 4 THE POET.
... the consideration of the nature and functions of the Poet , or the man of Beauty ; to the means and materials he uses , and to the general aspect of the art in the present time . eye The breadth of the problem is great , for 4 THE POET.
Page 8
... news , for he was present and privy to the appearance which he describes . He is a beholder of ideas and an utterer of the necessary and causal . For we do not speak now of men of poetical talents , or of industry and B THE POET.
... news , for he was present and privy to the appearance which he describes . He is a beholder of ideas and an utterer of the necessary and causal . For we do not speak now of men of poetical talents , or of industry and B THE POET.
Page 15
... you . His worship is sympathetic ; he has no defi- nitions , but he is commanded in nature by the living power which he feels to be there present .し No imitation or playing of these things would content him THE POET 15.
... you . His worship is sympathetic ; he has no defi- nitions , but he is commanded in nature by the living power which he feels to be there present .し No imitation or playing of these things would content him THE POET 15.
Page 60
... present hour . Without any shadow of doubt , amidst this vertigo of shows and politics , I settle myself ever the firmer in the creed that we should not postpone and refer and wish , but do broad justice where we are , by whomsoever we ...
... present hour . Without any shadow of doubt , amidst this vertigo of shows and politics , I settle myself ever the firmer in the creed that we should not postpone and refer and wish , but do broad justice where we are , by whomsoever we ...
Page 64
... present tense against all the rumors of wrath , past or to come . ' So many things are unsettled which it is of the first importance to settle ; - and , pending their settlement , we will do as we do . Whilst the debate goes forward on ...
... present tense against all the rumors of wrath , past or to come . ' So many things are unsettled which it is of the first importance to settle ; - and , pending their settlement , we will do as we do . Whilst the debate goes forward on ...
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