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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlege

Nothing truly convincing - which would possess thoroughness, vigor, and skill - has been written against the ancients as yet especially not against their poetry.

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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel is saying that no one has yet produced a strong and well-crafted argument that effectively challenges the value or quality of ancient works, particularly their poetry. He emphasizes that critiques so far lack depth, energy, and expertise needed to convincingly dispute the greatness of classical poetry.

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