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Pagina 8
On this occasion were those verses written , which , though nothing is said of
their success , seem to have recommended him to some notice ; for his praise of
the countess's music , and his lines on the famous picture of Seneca , afford
reason ...
On this occasion were those verses written , which , though nothing is said of
their success , seem to have recommended him to some notice ; for his praise of
the countess's music , and his lines on the famous picture of Seneca , afford
reason ...
Pagina 10
To Prior , gratitude would dictate praise , which reason would not refuse . Among
the advantages to arise from the future years of William's reign , he mentions a
Society for Useful Arts , and among them : -- “ Some that with care true eloquence
...
To Prior , gratitude would dictate praise , which reason would not refuse . Among
the advantages to arise from the future years of William's reign , he mentions a
Society for Useful Arts , and among them : -- “ Some that with care true eloquence
...
Pagina 12
... that Mr. Prior should be added to those who are empowered to sign ; the
reason for which is because he , having personally treated with Monsieur de
Torcy , is the best witness we can produce of the sense in which the general
preliminary ...
... that Mr. Prior should be added to those who are empowered to sign ; the
reason for which is because he , having personally treated with Monsieur de
Torcy , is the best witness we can produce of the sense in which the general
preliminary ...
Pagina 15
And notwithstanding their solemn promise that nothing which I should say should
hurt myself , I had no reason to trust them , for they violated that promise about
five hours after . However , I owned I was there present . Whether this was wisely
...
And notwithstanding their solemn promise that nothing which I should say should
hurt myself , I had no reason to trust them , for they violated that promise about
five hours after . However , I owned I was there present . Whether this was wisely
...
Pagina 25
... many from which the poet may learn to write and the philosopher to reason . If
Prior's poetry be generally considered , his praiso will be that of correctness and
industry , rather than of compass of comprehension or activity of fancy . He never
...
... many from which the poet may learn to write and the philosopher to reason . If
Prior's poetry be generally considered , his praiso will be that of correctness and
industry , rather than of compass of comprehension or activity of fancy . He never
...
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