Caffin, Charles Henry, 1854-1918 · New York, Baker & Taylor · leaf 118
lose a formwhich is unmistakably that of a man sowing grain.It was necessary for Millet to arrange the lines, insome way that should convey this impression. Butthere are many other ways in which they might havebeen arranged, so as to obtain this result. For inthe act of sowing a man takes many… … The Sower. J. F. MiUet. --%^^^°k^ Naturalistic Composition a fellow-feeling for the peasants; and as he watchedthem, day after day laboring so faithfully, he founda big idea in their work. It was something likethis—work is necessary, and to do our own share ofit as well as we can is the big thing…
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