Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Oxford University Press, 1952 - 472 pagina's |
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Pagina 365
... compositions ; and being conscious of his powers , when he left the university he enlisted himself among the wits . He was the familiar friend of Otway ; and was engaged , among other popular names , in the translations of Ovid and ...
... compositions ; and being conscious of his powers , when he left the university he enlisted himself among the wits . He was the familiar friend of Otway ; and was engaged , among other popular names , in the translations of Ovid and ...
Pagina 401
... compositions , which are indeed entitled to particular praise . He has not confined himself to the imitation of any ancient author , but has formed his style from the general language , such as a diligent perusal of the productions of ...
... compositions , which are indeed entitled to particular praise . He has not confined himself to the imitation of any ancient author , but has formed his style from the general language , such as a diligent perusal of the productions of ...
Pagina 429
... compositions a calmness and equability , deliberate and cautious , sometimes with little that delights , but seldom ... composition is the far - famed Campaign , which Dr. Warton has termed a Gazette in Rhyme , with harshness not often ...
... compositions a calmness and equability , deliberate and cautious , sometimes with little that delights , but seldom ... composition is the far - famed Campaign , which Dr. Warton has termed a Gazette in Rhyme , with harshness not often ...
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