Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 2J. Murray, 1854 - 444 pàgines |
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... sometimes conspired to squander praise . It is not very unlikely that he wrote very early as well as he ever wrote ; and the performances of youth have many favourers , because the authors yet lay no claim to public honours , and are ...
... sometimes conspired to squander praise . It is not very unlikely that he wrote very early as well as he ever wrote ; and the performances of youth have many favourers , because the authors yet lay no claim to public honours , and are ...
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... sometimes lazy , and want a spur ; often modest , and dare not venture in public ; they certainly know their faults in the worst things ; and even their best things they are not fond of , because the idea of what they ought to be is far ...
... sometimes lazy , and want a spur ; often modest , and dare not venture in public ; they certainly know their faults in the worst things ; and even their best things they are not fond of , because the idea of what they ought to be is far ...
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... sometimes would create greater difficulties than he had reason to apprehend . 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 ...
... sometimes would create greater difficulties than he had reason to apprehend . 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 ...
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... sometimes spoiled an hour or two in good company . Where only fortune is wanting to make a great name , that single exception can never pass upon the best judges and most equitable observers of mankind ; and when the time comes for the ...
... sometimes spoiled an hour or two in good company . Where only fortune is wanting to make a great name , that single exception can never pass upon the best judges and most equitable observers of mankind ; and when the time comes for the ...
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... sometimes necessary to think well of his opinions.2 Dr. King was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey , near to Dr. Kempe's monument . 2 Whoever wishes to know more of Dr. King should consult his ' Original Works , ' 3 vols ...
... sometimes necessary to think well of his opinions.2 Dr. King was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey , near to Dr. Kempe's monument . 2 Whoever wishes to know more of Dr. King should consult his ' Original Works , ' 3 vols ...
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