The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 2Walker, Akerman, Edwards, 1821 |
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... person , which yet was so well turned , that no neglect of himself in his dress could render it disagreeable ; insomuch that the fair sex , who observed and esteemed him , at once commended and reproved him by the name of the handsome ...
... person , which yet was so well turned , that no neglect of himself in his dress could render it disagreeable ; insomuch that the fair sex , who observed and esteemed him , at once commended and reproved him by the name of the handsome ...
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... not the most delicate and surprising turns peculiar to the person praised . I do not remember to have seen any . thing like it in Dr. Bathurst , who had made some attempts this way with applause . He was an excellent judge of 8 SMITH .
... not the most delicate and surprising turns peculiar to the person praised . I do not remember to have seen any . thing like it in Dr. Bathurst , who had made some attempts this way with applause . He was an excellent judge of 8 SMITH .
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... persons of a refined taste about town was remarkable on this occasion ; and it must not be forgotten how zealously Mr. Addison espoused his interest , with all the elegant judgement and diffusive good - nature for which that ...
... persons of a refined taste about town was remarkable on this occasion ; and it must not be forgotten how zealously Mr. Addison espoused his interest , with all the elegant judgement and diffusive good - nature for which that ...
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... persons have their names in history . This play , consisting chiefly of domestic scenes and private distress , lays hold upon the heart . The wife is forgiven because she repents , and the husband is honoured because he forgives . This ...
... persons have their names in history . This play , consisting chiefly of domestic scenes and private distress , lays hold upon the heart . The wife is forgiven because she repents , and the husband is honoured because he forgives . This ...
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... person , it was graceful and well made ; his face regular , and of a manly beauty . As his soul was well - lodged , so its rational and animal faculties excelled in a high degree . He had a quick and fruitful invention , a deep ...
... person , it was graceful and well made ; his face regular , and of a manly beauty . As his soul was well - lodged , so its rational and animal faculties excelled in a high degree . He had a quick and fruitful invention , a deep ...
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