Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1J. M. Dent & sons, Limited, 1925 - 404 pagina's |
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Pagina 187
... success of the Empress of Morocco , a tragedy written in rhyme by Elkanah Settle ; which was so much applauded , as to make him think his supremacy of reputation in some danger . Settle had not only been prosperous on the stage , but ...
... success of the Empress of Morocco , a tragedy written in rhyme by Elkanah Settle ; which was so much applauded , as to make him think his supremacy of reputation in some danger . Settle had not only been prosperous on the stage , but ...
Pagina 201
... success . From such a number of theatrical pieces it will be supposed , by most readers , that he must have improved his fortune ; at least , that such diligence with such abilities must have set penury at defiance . But in Dryden's ...
... success . From such a number of theatrical pieces it will be supposed , by most readers , that he must have improved his fortune ; at least , that such diligence with such abilities must have set penury at defiance . But in Dryden's ...
Pagina 338
... success is not without a cloud . No sooner was Cato offered to the reader , than it was attacked by the acute ... successful play , but was eager to tell friends and enemies that they had misplaced their admirations . The world was too ...
... success is not without a cloud . No sooner was Cato offered to the reader , than it was attacked by the acute ... successful play , but was eager to tell friends and enemies that they had misplaced their admirations . The world was too ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
George Granville LORD LANSDOWN 1665173435 | 35 |
INTRODUCTION by L ArcherHind | 44 |
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