The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volume 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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Pagina 63
... supposed to have undertaken to tranflate Varillas's Hiftory of Herefies ; and when Burnet published Remarks upon it , to have written an Anfwer ; upon which Burnet makes the following obfervation : " I have been informed from England ...
... supposed to have undertaken to tranflate Varillas's Hiftory of Herefies ; and when Burnet published Remarks upon it , to have written an Anfwer ; upon which Burnet makes the following obfervation : " I have been informed from England ...
Pagina 111
... supposed , that his fkill in the ancient languages was deficient , compared with that of common ftudents ; but his fcholaftick acquifitions seem not proportionate to his opportunities and abilities . He could not , like Milton or Cowley ...
... supposed , that his fkill in the ancient languages was deficient , compared with that of common ftudents ; but his fcholaftick acquifitions seem not proportionate to his opportunities and abilities . He could not , like Milton or Cowley ...
Pagina 121
... supposed to have blafted his genius , to have driven out his works in a state of immaturity , and to have intercepted the full - blown ele- gance which longer growth would have fupplied . Poverty , like other rigid powers , is fome ...
... supposed to have blafted his genius , to have driven out his works in a state of immaturity , and to have intercepted the full - blown ele- gance which longer growth would have fupplied . Poverty , like other rigid powers , is fome ...
Pagina 272
... plaufible meffage , was very curious to see the house , and particularly importunate to be let into the study ; where , as is supposed , he defigned to leave the Asso- ciation . ciation . This however was denied him , and he 272 S PRAT .
... plaufible meffage , was very curious to see the house , and particularly importunate to be let into the study ; where , as is supposed , he defigned to leave the Asso- ciation . ciation . This however was denied him , and he 272 S PRAT .
Pagina 316
... be applauded rather than credited . Addison can hardly be supposed to have meant all that he faid . Few.characters can ' bear the microscopick fcrutiny of wit quickened ΙΟ 匪 quickened by anger ; and perhaps the best advice 316 R : O. W E !
... be applauded rather than credited . Addison can hardly be supposed to have meant all that he faid . Few.characters can ' bear the microscopick fcrutiny of wit quickened ΙΟ 匪 quickened by anger ; and perhaps the best advice 316 R : O. W E !
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