The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 2Walker, Akerman, Edwards, 1821 |
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... writing , to turn to his share in the work , as by far the most relishing part of the entertainment . As his parts were ex- traordinary , so he well knew how to improve them ; and not only to polish the diamond , but enchase it in the ...
... writing , to turn to his share in the work , as by far the most relishing part of the entertainment . As his parts were ex- traordinary , so he well knew how to improve them ; and not only to polish the diamond , but enchase it in the ...
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... writer as he was in his most elaborate pieces , he read the works of others with candour , and reserved his greatest severity for his own com- positions ; being readier to cherish and advance , than damp or depress , a rising genius ...
... writer as he was in his most elaborate pieces , he read the works of others with candour , and reserved his greatest severity for his own com- positions ; being readier to cherish and advance , than damp or depress , a rising genius ...
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... write a history ; which it was for their interest to have done with the utmost art and dexterity . I shall not mention for what reasons this design was dropped , though they are very much to Mr. Smith's honour . The truth is , and I ...
... write a history ; which it was for their interest to have done with the utmost art and dexterity . I shall not mention for what reasons this design was dropped , though they are very much to Mr. Smith's honour . The truth is , and I ...
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... Writing with ease , what ( as Mr. Wycherley speaks ) may be easily written , moved his indignation . When he was writing upon a sub- ject , he would seriously consider what Demo- sthenes , Homer , Virgil , or Horace , if alive , would ...
... Writing with ease , what ( as Mr. Wycherley speaks ) may be easily written , moved his indignation . When he was writing upon a sub- ject , he would seriously consider what Demo- sthenes , Homer , Virgil , or Horace , if alive , would ...
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... writing the dedication till Lintot , after fruitless importunity , gave notice that he would publish the play without it . Now , therefore , it was written ; and Halifax expected the author with his book , and had prepared to reward him ...
... writing the dedication till Lintot , after fruitless importunity , gave notice that he would publish the play without it . Now , therefore , it was written ; and Halifax expected the author with his book , and had prepared to reward him ...
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