Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2J. M. Dent & sons, Limited, 1925 - 787 pagina's |
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... learning . By the transient glances which I have thrown upon them , I have observed an affected contempt of the ancients , and a supercilious derision of transmitted know- ledge . Of this indecent arrogance the following quotation from ...
... learning . By the transient glances which I have thrown upon them , I have observed an affected contempt of the ancients , and a supercilious derision of transmitted know- ledge . Of this indecent arrogance the following quotation from ...
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... learning ; and afterwards , finding himself more inclined to civil employment , he laid down his commission , and ... learning and to piety . Of his learning the late Collection exhibits evidence , which would have been yet fuller , if ...
... learning ; and afterwards , finding himself more inclined to civil employment , he laid down his commission , and ... learning and to piety . Of his learning the late Collection exhibits evidence , which would have been yet fuller , if ...
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... learning and great industry , could not but produce something valuable . When he pleases least , it can only be said that a good design was ill directed . His translations of Northern and Welsh poetry deserve praise ; the imagery is ...
... learning and great industry , could not but produce something valuable . When he pleases least , it can only be said that a good design was ill directed . His translations of Northern and Welsh poetry deserve praise ; the imagery is ...
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