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Edinburgh Journal, No. 443, by Various
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Title: Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 443 Volume 17, New Series, June 26, 1852
Author: Various
Editor: Robert Chambers and William Chambers
Release Date: March 10, 2007 [EBook #20793]
Language: English
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CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL
CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
No. 443. NEW SERIES. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1852. PRICE 1-1/2d.
PROSAIC SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
There are some phrases that convey only a vague and indefinite meaning, that make an impression upon the mind so faint as to be scarcely resolvable into shape or character. Being associated, however, with the feeling of beauty or enjoyment, they are ever on our lips, and pass current in conversation at a conventional value. Of these phrases is the 'poetry of life'--words that never fail to excite an agreeable though dreamy emotion, which it is impossible to refer to any positive ideas. They are generally used, however, to indicate something gone by. The poet