A Literary History of EnglandLongmans, Green and Company, 1929 - 392 pagina's |
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Pagina 169
... gave his support to Harley and St. John . A powerful writer was , in those days , an indispensable ally of the politician . It was through pamphlets that public opinion was chiefly influenced . The " news - letters " gave little more ...
... gave his support to Harley and St. John . A powerful writer was , in those days , an indispensable ally of the politician . It was through pamphlets that public opinion was chiefly influenced . The " news - letters " gave little more ...
Pagina 187
... gave it a more liquid music than it has under his own hard control . Above the mass of writers , a few stand out by the refinement of their talent . Four in particular approach the rank of great poets : they are Gray , Collins ...
... gave it a more liquid music than it has under his own hard control . Above the mass of writers , a few stand out by the refinement of their talent . Four in particular approach the rank of great poets : they are Gray , Collins ...
Pagina 299
... gave birth to heroes and turned with horror from the leveller . He had long contemplated a work on Crom- well , and at one time thought of writing his life . But a study of the Protector's letters and speeches gave him such a sense of ...
... gave birth to heroes and turned with horror from the leveller . He had long contemplated a work on Crom- well , and at one time thought of writing his life . But a study of the Protector's letters and speeches gave him such a sense of ...
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