Address of Winter to Timour The Conqueror
An 18th or 19th century verse fragment retells Timour’s desolate winter march toward China. It frames his ambition against nature’s fury, with Winter personified as a tyrant dueling the conqueror. The passage cites Ahmed-ben-Arabshah via Sir John Malcolm, noting its controversial, virulent portrayal.
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Timour
Tamerlane
Russia
Hindostan
Persia
Egypt
Syria
Turkey
China
Chenghis
Jaxartes
Otrar
Cimour
Ahmed-ben-Arabshah
Sir Joh Malcolm
Earth
Sir John Malcolm
Extremes and Extremists in Opinion and Taste
A reflective essay criticizes shallow zealots who boast of never reading or always favor extremes. It argues truth lies in the middle ground, condemns sweeping generalizations, and notes how fascination with paradox and rapid judgments skews politics, literature, and religion. Individuals, parties, and media push for bold stances, while informed discrimination retreats.
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Patys
Jomes
Pont Paine
Fife
Caligula
Modern poetry and the love of extremes in controversy
The piece laments a tendency in contemporary poetry toward exaggeration and excess, noting a centrifugial impulse that pushes both sides away from truth. It singles out a poet returning after a long absence for attention and suggests Roileau’s ideas might apply to either extreme in public taste.
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Allie Roileau
Royal Academy Criticism Sparks Debate on Exhibition Bias
The Royal Academy exhibition draws sharp critique over room assignments and favoritism. The writer condemns placing Hintron and Hortown works in lesser spaces, urging officials to honor merit and support a young artist's devotion and talent.
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Royal Acadery
Beccucy
Algarotti
Academy
Hintron
Wilnias Kecenny
Russea
William
Lericich
Gwen
Thomson
Wauritania
Hortown
Ion
Academy of Painting
Intox
RB. A.s
Christ
Lazarus
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Miss Pordon
No. Wi
Sunpiv
the Fine Arts
the Royal C4
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