The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, Volum 2Methuen, 1896 |
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... writing , to turn to his share in the work as by far the most relishing part of the entertain- ment . As his parts were extraordinary , so he well knew how to improve them ; and not only to polish the diamond , but enchase it in the ...
... writing , to turn to his share in the work as by far the most relishing part of the entertain- ment . As his parts were extraordinary , so he well knew how to improve them ; and not only to polish the diamond , but enchase it in the ...
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... writer as he was in his most elaborate pieces , he read the works of others with candour , and reserved his greatest severity for his own compositions ; being readier to cherish and advance , than damp or depress a rising genius , and ...
... writer as he was in his most elaborate pieces , he read the works of others with candour , and reserved his greatest severity for his own compositions ; being readier to cherish and advance , than damp or depress a rising genius , and ...
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... write a history , which it was for their interest to have done with the utmost art and dexterity . I shall not mention for what reasons this design 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 interest to have done with the utmost art and dexterity . I shall not mention for what reasons this design 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 easily written , moved his indignation . When he was writing upon a subject , he would seriously consider what Demosthenes , Homer , Virgil , or Horace , if alive , would say ...
... Writing with ease , what ( as Mr. Wycherley speaks ) may be easily written , moved his indignation . When he was writing upon a subject , he would seriously consider what Demosthenes , Homer , Virgil , or Horace , if alive , would say ...
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... writing the dedication , till Lintot , after fruitless 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 him ...
... writing the dedication , till Lintot , after fruitless 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 him ...
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