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Pagina 102
... given till 1674 ; it was printed in small octavo ; and the number of books was increased to twelve , by a division of the seventh and twelfth ; and some other small improve- ments were made . The third edition was published in 1678 ...
... given till 1674 ; it was printed in small octavo ; and the number of books was increased to twelve , by a division of the seventh and twelfth ; and some other small improve- ments were made . The third edition was published in 1678 ...
Pagina 213
... given very few examples . The critical decision has given the praise of strength to Denham , and of sweetness to Waller . His excellence of versification has some abatements . He uses the expletive do very frequently ; and though he ...
... given very few examples . The critical decision has given the praise of strength to Denham , and of sweetness to Waller . His excellence of versification has some abatements . He uses the expletive do very frequently ; and though he ...
Pagina 358
... given to intellectual excellence , seldom employed to any virtuous pur- pose . His character , as given by Mr. Oldisworth , with all the partiality of friendship , which is said by Dr. Burton to shew what fine things one man of parts ...
... given to intellectual excellence , seldom employed to any virtuous pur- pose . His character , as given by Mr. Oldisworth , with all the partiality of friendship , which is said by Dr. Burton to shew what fine things one man of parts ...
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