Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 2J. Murray, 1854 - 444 pàgines |
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... interests himself in his behalf - His two Comedies- Mrs. Oldfield's kindness His Tragedy of ' Sir Thomas Overbury'- Aaron Hill's kindness - Publishes a Miscellany Is tried for Killing Mr. James Sinclair- Obtains a Pardon - Received into ...
... interests himself in his behalf - His two Comedies- Mrs. Oldfield's kindness His Tragedy of ' Sir Thomas Overbury'- Aaron Hill's kindness - Publishes a Miscellany Is tried for Killing Mr. James Sinclair- Obtains a Pardon - Received into ...
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... 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 speak it before living witnesses , whilst an ...
... 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 speak it before living witnesses , whilst an ...
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... interest , with all the elegant judgment and diffusive good - nature for which that accomplished gentle- man and author is so justly valued by mankind . But as to ' Phædra , ' she has certainly made a finer figure under Mr. Smith's ...
... interest , with all the elegant judgment and diffusive good - nature for which that accomplished gentle- man and author is so justly valued by mankind . But as to ' Phædra , ' she has certainly made a finer figure under Mr. Smith's ...
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... interest or anxiety . The sentiments thus remote from life are removed yet further by the diction , which is too luxuriant and splendid for dialogue , and envelopes the thoughts rather than displays them . It is a scholar's play , such ...
... interest or anxiety . The sentiments thus remote from life are removed yet further by the diction , which is too luxuriant and splendid for dialogue , and envelopes the thoughts rather than displays them . It is a scholar's play , such ...
Pàgina 68
... interest and resentment have ceased . In 1697 he mingled in the controversy between Boyle and Bentley ; and was one of those who tried what wit could per- form in opposition to learning , on a question which learning only could decide ...
... interest and resentment have ceased . In 1697 he mingled in the controversy between Boyle and Bentley ; and was one of those who tried what wit could per- form in opposition to learning , on a question which learning only could decide ...
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