The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, Volum 2Methuen, 1896 |
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Pàgina 2
... say nothing of his person , which yet was so well turned , that no neglect of himself in his dress could render it disagreeable ; insomuch that the fair sex , who observed and esteemed him , at once commended and 2 LIVES OF THE POETS.
... say nothing of his person , which yet was so well turned , that no neglect of himself in his dress could render it disagreeable ; insomuch that the fair sex , who observed and esteemed him , at once commended and 2 LIVES OF THE POETS.
Pàgina 10
... neglect , and total disuse of all those ceremonial attendances , fashionable equipments , and external recommendations , which are thought necessary introductions into the grande monde , this gentleman was so happy as still to please ...
... neglect , and total disuse of all those ceremonial attendances , fashionable equipments , and external recommendations , which are thought necessary introductions into the grande monde , this gentleman was so happy as still to please ...
Pàgina 15
... neglect of Smith's tragedy as disgraceful to the nation , and imputes it to the fondness for operas then prevailing . The authority of Addison is great ; yet the voice of the people , when to please the people is the purpose , deserves ...
... neglect of Smith's tragedy as disgraceful to the nation , and imputes it to the fondness for operas then prevailing . The authority of Addison is great ; yet the voice of the people , when to please the people is the purpose , deserves ...
Pàgina 19
... neglected the culti- vation of his mind ; his belief of Revelation was unshaken ; his learning preserved his principles ; he grew first regular , and then pious . His studies had been so various , that I am not able to name a man of ...
... neglected the culti- vation of his mind ; his belief of Revelation was unshaken ; his learning preserved his principles ; he grew first regular , and then pious . His studies had been so various , that I am not able to name a man of ...
Pàgina 24
... neglect of business , had now lessened his revenues ; and he was willing to accept of a settlement in Ireland , where , about 1702 , he was made Judge of the Admiralty , Commissioner of the Prizes , Keeper of the Records in Birmingham's ...
... neglect of business , had now lessened his revenues ; and he was willing to accept of a settlement in Ireland , where , about 1702 , he was made Judge of the Admiralty , Commissioner of the Prizes , Keeper of the Records in Birmingham's ...
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The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical ..., Volum 2 Samuel Johnson Visualització completa - 1801 |
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