The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 2Walker, Akerman, Edwards, 1821 |
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... obtain the censorship , an office of honour and some profit in the college ; but , when the election came , the preference was given to Mr. Foulkes , his junior : the same , I suppose , that joined with Freind in an edition of part of ...
... obtain the censorship , an office of honour and some profit in the college ; but , when the election came , the preference was given to Mr. Foulkes , his junior : the same , I suppose , that joined with Freind in an edition of part of ...
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... obtain to the same play a prologue from Addison , and an epilogue from Prior ; and who could have at once the patronage of Halifax , and the praise of Oldisworth . For the power of communicating these minute memorials , I am indebted to ...
... obtain to the same play a prologue from Addison , and an epilogue from Prior ; and who could have at once the patronage of Halifax , and the praise of Oldisworth . For the power of communicating these minute memorials , I am indebted to ...
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... obtained it . The expense of his pleasures , and neglect of business , had now lessened his revenues ; and he was willing to accept of a settlement in Ireland , where , about 1702 , he was made judge of the ad- miralty , commissioner of ...
... obtained it . The expense of his pleasures , and neglect of business , had now lessened his revenues ; and he was willing to accept of a settlement in Ireland , where , about 1702 , he was made judge of the ad- miralty , commissioner of ...
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... obtained a fellowship , and commenced poet . In 1659 , his poem on the death of Oliver was published , with those of Dryden and Waller . In his dedication to Dr. Wilkins , he appears a very willing and liberal encomiast , both of the ...
... obtained a fellowship , and commenced poet . In 1659 , his poem on the death of Oliver was published , with those of Dryden and Waller . In his dedication to Dr. Wilkins , he appears a very willing and liberal encomiast , both of the ...
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... obtained by a fictitious request , to which an answer in his own hand was desired . His hand was copied so well , that he confessed it might have deceived himself . Blackhead , who had carried the letter , being sent again with a ...
... obtained by a fictitious request , to which an answer in his own hand was desired . His hand was copied so well , that he confessed it might have deceived himself . Blackhead , who had carried the letter , being sent again with a ...
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