The essence of poetry is invention ; such invention as, by producing something unexpected, surprises and delights. The topics of devotion are few, and being few are universally known ; but, few as they are, they can be made no more ; they can receive... The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations ... - Page 138 by Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 394 pages Full view -
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