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 6
... once invaded it , he kept poffeffion for many years ; not in- deed without the competition of rivals who fometimes prevailed , or the censure of cri- ticks , which was often poignant and often juft ; but with fuch a degree of reputation ...
... once invaded it , he kept poffeffion for many years ; not in- deed without the competition of rivals who fometimes prevailed , or the censure of cri- ticks , which was often poignant and often juft ; but with fuch a degree of reputation ...
Pagina 16
... once . " Here is perhaps a fufficient specimen ; but as the pamphlet , though Dryden's , has never been thought worthy of republica- tion , and is not eafily to be found , it may gratify curiofity to quote it more largely . Whene'er she ...
... once . " Here is perhaps a fufficient specimen ; but as the pamphlet , though Dryden's , has never been thought worthy of republica- tion , and is not eafily to be found , it may gratify curiofity to quote it more largely . Whene'er she ...
Pagina 23
... adding to his praises thofe of his lady , not only as a lover but a partner of his studies . It is unpleafing to think how many names , once celebrated , C 4 are are fince forgotten . Of Newcastle's works nothing is now DRY D E N. 23.
... adding to his praises thofe of his lady , not only as a lover but a partner of his studies . It is unpleafing to think how many names , once celebrated , C 4 are are fince forgotten . Of Newcastle's works nothing is now DRY D E N. 23.
Pagina 28
... once the Indian Emperor , and at another time did he not " call himself Maximin ? Was not Lynda- " raxa once called Almeira ? I mean under " Montezuma the Indian Emperor . I pro- " teft and vow they are either the fame , or " fo alike ...
... once the Indian Emperor , and at another time did he not " call himself Maximin ? Was not Lynda- " raxa once called Almeira ? I mean under " Montezuma the Indian Emperor . I pro- " teft and vow they are either the fame , or " fo alike ...
Pagina 36
... once beat those without and thofe within . " This Almanzor speaks of himself ; and sure " for one man to conquer an army within the " city , and another without the city , at once , " is fomething difficult ; but this flight is ...
... once beat those without and thofe within . " This Almanzor speaks of himself ; and sure " for one man to conquer an army within the " city , and another without the city , at once , " is fomething difficult ; but this flight is ...
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