American Writers: A Collection of Literary Biographies. Vachel Lindsay to Elinor Wylie. supplement I.. part 2Contains biographical and critical essays on the work of important American writers. Presents scholar-signed essays prepared by experts in the field. |
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Page 170
... give a partial treatment of the subject , as if the poet would say : Here is the view that nature takes of the common fate of man , one that should give the observer courage to accept his personal end . Seen from other points of view ...
... give a partial treatment of the subject , as if the poet would say : Here is the view that nature takes of the common fate of man , one that should give the observer courage to accept his personal end . Seen from other points of view ...
Page 222
... give my money , I would give my life for my children ; but I wouldn't give myself . I can't make it more clear ; it's only something which I am beginning to comprehend , which is revealing itself to me . 99 Still seeking " freedom ...
... give my money , I would give my life for my children ; but I wouldn't give myself . I can't make it more clear ; it's only something which I am beginning to comprehend , which is revealing itself to me . 99 Still seeking " freedom ...
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... give them such a propensity to that mode of life as may preclude their returning to the manners and customs of their parents . I have but one remedy to prevent this great evil , and that is to employ them in the labour of the fields as ...
... give them such a propensity to that mode of life as may preclude their returning to the manners and customs of their parents . I have but one remedy to prevent this great evil , and that is to employ them in the labour of the fields as ...
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