The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, 1: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 1W.R. McPhun, 1839 |
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... least , I might , by attention and inquiry , have gleaned many particulars , which would have diversified and enlivened my biography . These omissions , which it is now useless to lament , have been often supplied by the kindness of mr ...
... least , I might , by attention and inquiry , have gleaned many particulars , which would have diversified and enlivened my biography . These omissions , which it is now useless to lament , have been often supplied by the kindness of mr ...
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... who , as she lived to the age of 80 , had her solicitude rewarded by seeing her son eminent , and , I hope , by seeing him fortunate , and partaking his prosperity . We know at least , from Sprat's account , that he COWLEY.
... who , as she lived to the age of 80 , had her solicitude rewarded by seeing her son eminent , and , I hope , by seeing him fortunate , and partaking his prosperity . We know at least , from Sprat's account , that he COWLEY.
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With Critical Observations on Their Works Samuel Johnson. know at least , from Sprat's account , that he always ac- knowledged her care , and justly paid the dues of filial gratitude . In the window of his mother's apartment lay ...
With Critical Observations on Their Works Samuel Johnson. know at least , from Sprat's account , that he always ac- knowledged her care , and justly paid the dues of filial gratitude . In the window of his mother's apartment lay ...
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... least necessary to read and think . No man could be born a metaphysical poet , nor assume the dignity of a writer , by descriptions copied from descriptions , by imitations borrowed from imitations , by traditional imagery , and ...
... least necessary to read and think . No man could be born a metaphysical poet , nor assume the dignity of a writer , by descriptions copied from descriptions , by imitations borrowed from imitations , by traditional imagery , and ...
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... every wind that comes this way , Send me at least a sigh or two : Such and so many I'll repay As shall themselves make winds to get to you . COWLEY . In tears I'll waste these eyes , By love so 26 LIVES OF THE POETS .
... every wind that comes this way , Send me at least a sigh or two : Such and so many I'll repay As shall themselves make winds to get to you . COWLEY . In tears I'll waste these eyes , By love so 26 LIVES OF THE POETS .
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