Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1933 |
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Pagina 108
... praise would only have revived those faults which his natural equity did not allow him to think less , because they were committed by one who favoured him ; but of which , though his virtue would not endeavour to palliate them , his ...
... praise would only have revived those faults which his natural equity did not allow him to think less , because they were committed by one who favoured him ; but of which , though his virtue would not endeavour to palliate them , his ...
Pagina 326
... praise or blame . That the Messiah excels the Pollio is no great praise , if it be considered from what original the improve- ments are derived . The Verses on the unfortunate Lady have drawn much attention by the illaudable singularity ...
... praise or blame . That the Messiah excels the Pollio is no great praise , if it be considered from what original the improve- ments are derived . The Verses on the unfortunate Lady have drawn much attention by the illaudable singularity ...
Pagina 337
... praise may be given to both translations , and a particular examination of either would require a large volume . The notes were written by Broome , who endeavoured not unsuccessfully to imitate his master . Of the Dunciad the hint is ...
... praise may be given to both translations , and a particular examination of either would require a large volume . The notes were written by Broome , who endeavoured not unsuccessfully to imitate his master . Of the Dunciad the hint is ...
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