Senfe betray'd, And Virtue call'd Oblivion to her Aid. Then crufh'd by Rules, and weaken'd as refin'd, For Years the Power of Tragedy declin'd : From Bard to Bard the frigid Caution crept Till Declamation foar'd, while Paffion flept. The Gentleman's Magazine - Halaman 4911747Tampilan utuh - Tentang buku ini
| Charles Knight - 1849 - 574 halaman
...that Sense bctray'd, And Virtue call'd Oblivion to her aid. " Then, crnah'd by rules, and weaken'd аs refin'd, For years the pow'r of Tragedy declin'd ; From bard to bard the frigid caution erept, Till declamation roar'd whilst passion slept ; Yet still did Virtue deign the étage to tread,... | |
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