The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 1Nichols and Son, 1801 - 1253 pàgines |
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... writing , to turn to his fhare in the work , as by far the most relishing part of the entertainment . As his parts were extraordinary , fo he well knew how to improve them ; and not only to polifh the dia- mond , but enchafe it in the ...
... writing , to turn to his fhare in the work , as by far the most relishing part of the entertainment . As his parts were extraordinary , fo he well knew how to improve them ; and not only to polifh the dia- mond , but enchafe it in the ...
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... writer as he was in his moft elaborate pieces , he read the works of others with candour , and referved his greateft feverity for his own compo- fitions ; being readier to cherish and advance , than damp or deprefs , a rifing genius ...
... writer as he was in his moft elaborate pieces , he read the works of others with candour , and referved his greateft feverity for his own compo- fitions ; being readier to cherish and advance , than damp or deprefs , a rifing genius ...
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... write a history ; which it was for their intereft to have done with the utmost art and dexterity . I fhall not mention for what rea- fons this defign 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 intereft to have done with the utmost art and dexterity . I fhall not mention for what rea- fons this defign 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 eafily written , moved his indignation . When he was writing upon a subject , he would fe- riously confider what Demofthenes , Homer , Virgil , or Horace , if alive , would fay ...
... Writing with ease , what ( as Mr. Wycherley speaks ) may be eafily written , moved his indignation . When he was writing upon a subject , he would fe- riously confider what Demofthenes , Homer , Virgil , or Horace , if alive , would fay ...
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... writing the dedication till Lintot , after fruit- lefs 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 ...
... writing the dedication till Lintot , after fruit- lefs 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 ...
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