The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 1James Sawers, 1818 - 1271 pàgines |
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Pàgina vii
... excellence , is unrivalled in that species of composition . In 1748 , he formed a club that met at a chop- house in Ivy - lane every Tuesday evening , with a 6 view to enjoy literary discussion , and the pleasure a 4 DR . JOHNSON . vii.
... excellence , is unrivalled in that species of composition . In 1748 , he formed a club that met at a chop- house in Ivy - lane every Tuesday evening , with a 6 view to enjoy literary discussion , and the pleasure a 4 DR . JOHNSON . vii.
Pàgina xiii
... excellence of his writings had been to these kingdoms . He obtained it through the inter- ference of the Earl of Bute , then first Lord Commis- sioner of the Treasury , upon the suggestion of Mr. Wedderburn , then Lord Chancellor of ...
... excellence of his writings had been to these kingdoms . He obtained it through the inter- ference of the Earl of Bute , then first Lord Commis- sioner of the Treasury , upon the suggestion of Mr. Wedderburn , then Lord Chancellor of ...
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... excellence is truth ; he that professes love ought to feel its power . Petrarch was a real lover , and Laura doubtless deserved his tenderness . Of Cow- ley , we are told by Barnes , * who had means enough of information , that ...
... excellence is truth ; he that professes love ought to feel its power . Petrarch was a real lover , and Laura doubtless deserved his tenderness . Of Cow- ley , we are told by Barnes , * who had means enough of information , that ...
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... excellence . For the rejection of this play it is difficult now to find the reason : it certainly has , in a very great de- gree , the power of fixing attention and exciting mer- riment . From the charge of disaffection he excul- pates ...
... excellence . For the rejection of this play it is difficult now to find the reason : it certainly has , in a very great de- gree , the power of fixing attention and exciting mer- riment . From the charge of disaffection he excul- pates ...
Pàgina 37
... excellence no other poet has hitherto afforded . To choose the best among many good is one of the most hazardous attempts of criticism . I know not whether Scaliger himself has persuaded many readers to join with him in his preference ...
... excellence no other poet has hitherto afforded . To choose the best among many good is one of the most hazardous attempts of criticism . I know not whether Scaliger himself has persuaded many readers to join with him in his preference ...
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