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' Heroic' poets. Written by MandyN (4/1/2006 1:06 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Quotations, especially Shakespeare, penned by Barbara

I believe at least two of these poets, Thomas Grey and Pope wrote 'heroic' poetry. Grey wrote heroic couplets which may have appealed to a heroine in training.
I think Pope's first epic poem was the 'Four Pastrols' in 1709 which was probably pretty obsure to most schoolgirls at Catherine's time.
Yet he also wrote a mock-epic poem 'The Dunciad' in the high satircal style of many hack writers who had attacked him in print.

I think Shakespeare or at least some of his plays were learnt by both heroines in Gothic books and ordinary girls like Catherine.

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Ch.1: Two questions: on poetry, and what JA meant Line (4/1/2006 9:51 a.m.)

Catherine could draw, but not very well. Emmeline (4/1/2006 1:25 p.m.)
- Drawing Ability Carrie B (4/1/2006 11:54 p.m.)
  - I thought... Emmeline (4/2/2006 7:26 a.m.)
    - Even the worst... Reeba (4/2/2006 7:42 a.m.)
  - That was my interpretation, too, ... Kathi (4/2/2006 5:30 a.m.)
In contrast to a proper heroine Barbara (4/1/2006 12:16 p.m.)
- Thanks, Barbara (and everyone)! (nfm) Line (4/2/2006 10:45 a.m.)
- Right! Katy B (4/1/2006 11:01 p.m.)
Quotations and drawing. MandyN (4/1/2006 10:51 a.m.)
- I think that could be... Reeba (4/1/2006 10:57 a.m.)
  - Quotations, especially Shakespeare Barbara (4/1/2006 12:44 p.m.)
    - Good Points BarbaraB (4/1/2006 1:50 p.m.)
    - Oh--and re: Twelfth Night... Barbara (4/1/2006 1:13 p.m.)
    - ' Heroic' poets. MandyN (4/1/2006 1:06 p.m.)
    - Another one Heather L (4/1/2006 1:02 p.m.)
      - True Friendship Barbara (4/1/2006 4:03 p.m.)
      - Mr. Allen already proves to be one. Reeba (4/1/2006 1:11 p.m.)
        
        I agree nfm MaryAnn K. (4/1/2006 2:08 p.m.)
Perhaps the same as today Caron (4/1/2006 10:00 a.m.)

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