The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, 3: With Critical Observations on Their WorksNichols and Son, 1801 |
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Pàgina 34
... study , he had neither business nor amusement ; for , having by fome ridiculous refolution , or mad yow , determined never to wear spectacles , he could make little use of books in his later years : his ideas therefore , being neither ...
... study , he had neither business nor amusement ; for , having by fome ridiculous refolution , or mad yow , determined never to wear spectacles , he could make little use of books in his later years : his ideas therefore , being neither ...
Pàgina 57
... study , which he com- pleted with little other incitement than the defire of excellence . His primary and principal purpose was to be a poet , with which his father accidentally concurred , by propofing subjects , and obliging him to ...
... study , which he com- pleted with little other incitement than the defire of excellence . His primary and principal purpose was to be a poet , with which his father accidentally concurred , by propofing subjects , and obliging him to ...
Pàgina 60
... were published in his childhood , and therefore of him only can it be certain that his puerile perfomances received no improvement from his maturer studies . At At this time began his acquaintance with Wycher- ley , 60 POP E.
... were published in his childhood , and therefore of him only can it be certain that his puerile perfomances received no improvement from his maturer studies . At At this time began his acquaintance with Wycher- ley , 60 POP E.
Pàgina 104
... study of the Popish controverfy , in hope of his conver- fion ; to which Pope answered in a manner that can- not much recommend his principles , or his judge- ment . In queftions and projects of learning , they agreed agreed better . He ...
... study of the Popish controverfy , in hope of his conver- fion ; to which Pope answered in a manner that can- not much recommend his principles , or his judge- ment . In queftions and projects of learning , they agreed agreed better . He ...
Pàgina 151
... , when it is remembered that a confor- mation fo irregular lafted fix and fifty years , notwith- standing fuch pertinacious diligence of study and meditation . 1 L 4 In In all his intercoufe with mankind , he had great POPE . 151.
... , when it is remembered that a confor- mation fo irregular lafted fix and fifty years , notwith- standing fuch pertinacious diligence of study and meditation . 1 L 4 In In all his intercoufe with mankind , he had great POPE . 151.
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