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[serhanbener]

1-"They maliciously rake out from obscurity every little circumstance which may throw ridicule upon his private character or conduct, and aim at wounding the Man, since They cannot hurt the Writer. "

What is the meaning of "The man" in the paragraph above?
Does it mean the author himself or the pratogonist created by the author?

2-"‘Again beloved, esteemed, carest,
Cupid shall in thine arms be prest,
Sport on thy knees, or on thy bosom sleep:
My Torch thine age-struck heart shall warm;
My Hand pale Winter’s rage disarm,
And Youth and Spring shall here once more their revels keep.’ —"

What is the meaning of "My hand pale"?
Does it mean "your warm heart will warm my frozen hand"?

[Seasider]

1-"They maliciously rake out from obscurity every little circumstance which may throw ridicule upon his private character or conduct, and aim at wounding the Man, since They cannot hurt the Writer. "

What is the meaning of "The man" in the paragraph above?
Does it mean the author himself or the pratogonist created by the author?

2-"‘Again beloved, esteemed, carest,
Cupid shall in thine arms be prest,
Sport on thy knees, or on thy bosom sleep:
My Torch thine age-struck heart shall warm;
My Hand pale Winter’s rage disarm,
And Youth and Spring shall here once more their revels keep.’ —"

What is the meaning of "My hand pale"?
Does it mean "your warm heart will warm my frozen hand"?

1. I don't know the origin of this quote but The Man is the object of criticism which takes the form of personal attacks since they cannot deny his
talent as a writer.

2. pale is an adjective describing Winter perhaps referring to the usual colour of winter which is white. He says his hand will protect his beloved from the fierce cold.