The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, Volum 3Methuen, 1896 |
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... easily supposed that he was much ashamed , and shame had its proper effect in producing reforma- tion . He resolved from that time to study eight hours a day , and continued his industry for seven years , with what improve- ment is ...
... easily supposed that he was much ashamed , and shame had its proper effect in producing reforma- tion . He resolved from that time to study eight hours a day , and continued his industry for seven years , with what improve- ment is ...
Pàgina 14
... in the wrong ; and that when he was right , his spirit did not easily yield to opposition . Having so lately quitted the tumults of a party and the intrigues of a court , they still kept his thoughts 14 LIVES OF THE POETS.
... in the wrong ; and that when he was right , his spirit did not easily yield to opposition . Having so lately quitted the tumults of a party and the intrigues of a court , they still kept his thoughts 14 LIVES OF THE POETS.
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... easily foreseen ; but for this Swift had made no provision of patience or pity . He ordered his debtors to be sued . A severe creditor has no popular character ; what then was likely to be said of him who employs the catchpoll under the ...
... easily foreseen ; but for this Swift had made no provision of patience or pity . He ordered his debtors to be sued . A severe creditor has no popular character ; what then was likely to be said of him who employs the catchpoll under the ...
Pàgina 26
... easily restrained by five attendants from tearing out his eye . The tumour at last subsided ; and a short interval of reason ensuing , in which he knew his physician and his family , gave hopes of his recovery ; but in a few days he ...
... easily restrained by five attendants from tearing out his eye . The tumour at last subsided ; and a short interval of reason ensuing , in which he knew his physician and his family , gave hopes of his recovery ; but in a few days he ...
Pàgina 34
... easily be found that has borrowed so little , or that in all his excellencies and all his defects has so well maintained his claim to be considered as original . BROOME He was WILLIAM BROOME was born in Cheshire , 34 LIVES OF THE POETS.
... easily be found that has borrowed so little , or that in all his excellencies and all his defects has so well maintained his claim to be considered as original . BROOME He was WILLIAM BROOME was born in Cheshire , 34 LIVES OF THE POETS.
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