Lives of the English Poets: In Two VolumesJ. M. Dent, 1964 - 4 pagina's |
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Pagina 80
... excellence as to raise much envy , it may commonly be said at least , that " he writes very well for a gentleman . " His serious pieces are sometimes elevated , and his trifles are sometimes elegant . In his verses to Addison , the ...
... excellence as to raise much envy , it may commonly be said at least , that " he writes very well for a gentleman . " His serious pieces are sometimes elevated , and his trifles are sometimes elegant . In his verses to Addison , the ...
Pagina 247
In Two Volumes Samuel Johnson. excellence commonly spend life in one pursuit ; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms . But to the particular species of excellence men are directed , not by an ascendant planet or ...
In Two Volumes Samuel Johnson. excellence commonly spend life in one pursuit ; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms . But to the particular species of excellence men are directed , not by an ascendant planet or ...
Pagina 286
... excellence may be properly estimated , I recommend a comparison of his Characters of Women with Boileau's satire ; it will then be seen with how much more perspicacity female nature is investigated and female excellence selected ; and ...
... excellence may be properly estimated , I recommend a comparison of his Characters of Women with Boileau's satire ; it will then be seen with how much more perspicacity female nature is investigated and female excellence selected ; and ...
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