“It seems difficult, sometimes, to believe that there was a time when sentiments now become habitual, sentiments that imply not only the original imperative of conduct, but the original metaphysic of living, were by no means altogether habitual.Quote by Lascelles AbercrombieTopics: Quotes about Lascelles AbercrombieShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
The Border Ballads, for instance, and the Robin Hood Ballads, clearly suppose a state of...#Lascelles Abercrombie
That is to say, epic poetry has been invented many times and independently; but, as...#Lascelles Abercrombie
For the stage displays the first vigorous expression, as the natural thing and without conspicuous...#Lascelles Abercrombie
The epic poet has behind him a tradition of matter and a tradition of style;...#Lascelles Abercrombie
No poet will ever take the written word as a substitute for the spoken word;...#Lascelles Abercrombie
Traditional matter must be glorified, since it would be easier to listen to the re-creation...#Lascelles Abercrombie
The balance of private good and general welfare is at the bottom of civilized morals;...#Lascelles Abercrombie
