The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 2C. Bathurst ... [and 34 others], 1783 Comprises short biographies and critical appraisals of 52 English poets, most of whom lived during the eighteenth century. |
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Pàgina 46
... dedication to the earl of Salisbury he mentions the lowness of for- tune to which he has voluntarily reduced him- felf , and of which he has no reason to be afhamed . This play appeared in 1694. It is faid to have 5 This 46 DRY D E N.
... dedication to the earl of Salisbury he mentions the lowness of for- tune to which he has voluntarily reduced him- felf , and of which he has no reason to be afhamed . This play appeared in 1694. It is faid to have 5 This 46 DRY D E N.
Pàgina 53
... reason to fufpect . He is always angry at some past , or afraid of fome future cenfure ; but he leffens the fmart of his wounds by the balm of his own approbation , and endeavours to repel the fhafts of criticifm by oppofing á fhield of ...
... reason to fufpect . He is always angry at some past , or afraid of fome future cenfure ; but he leffens the fmart of his wounds by the balm of his own approbation , and endeavours to repel the fhafts of criticifm by oppofing á fhield of ...
Pàgina 66
... Reasons of Mr. Hains the player's converfion and re - converfion . The first was printed in 1688 , the fecond not till 1690 , the third in 1691. The cla- mour seems to have been long continued , and the subject to have strongly fixed ...
... Reasons of Mr. Hains the player's converfion and re - converfion . The first was printed in 1688 , the fecond not till 1690 , the third in 1691. The cla- mour seems to have been long continued , and the subject to have strongly fixed ...
Pàgina 76
... reason to refufe , they accepted . On the " Saturday following the company came : " the corpfe was put into a velvet hearse , " and eighteen mourning coaches , filled " with company , attended . attended . When they 66 were just ready ...
... reason to refufe , they accepted . On the " Saturday following the company came : " the corpfe was put into a velvet hearse , " and eighteen mourning coaches , filled " with company , attended . attended . When they 66 were just ready ...
Pàgina 95
... reason for fup- pofing that he difbelieved the religion which he disobeyed . He forgot his duty rather than difowned it . His tendency to profane- nefs is the effect of levity , negligence , and loofe converfation , with a defire of ...
... reason for fup- pofing that he difbelieved the religion which he disobeyed . He forgot his duty rather than difowned it . His tendency to profane- nefs is the effect of levity , negligence , and loofe converfation , with a defire of ...
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