Lives of the English Poets: Prior, Congreve, Blackmore, Pope |
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... considered with great distinction . As he was one day surveying the apartments at Versailles , being shown the " Victories of Louis , " painted by Le Brun , and asked whether the King of England's palace had any such decorations : " The ...
... considered with great distinction . As he was one day surveying the apartments at Versailles , being shown the " Victories of Louis , " painted by Le Brun , and asked whether the King of England's palace had any such decorations : " The ...
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... considered him as a hero , and was accustomed to say that he praised others in compliance with the fashion , but that in celebrating King William he followed his inclination . To Prior , gratitude would dictate praise , which reason ...
... considered him as a hero , and was accustomed to say that he praised others in compliance with the fashion , but that in celebrating King William he followed his inclination . To Prior , gratitude would dictate praise , which reason ...
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... considered as comprising Tales , Love Verses , Occasional Poems , " Alma , " and " Solomon . " His tales have obtained general approbation , being written with great familiarity and great sprightliness ; the language is easy , but ...
... considered as comprising Tales , Love Verses , Occasional Poems , " Alma , " and " Solomon . " His tales have obtained general approbation , being written with great familiarity and great sprightliness ; the language is easy , but ...
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... considered , his praise will be that of correctness and industry , rather than of compass of comprehension or activity of fancy . He never made any effort of invention : his greater pieces are only tissues of common thoughts ; and his ...
... considered , his praise will be that of correctness and industry , rather than of compass of comprehension or activity of fancy . He never made any effort of invention : his greater pieces are only tissues of common thoughts ; and his ...
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... considered , it is indeed a very wonderful performance ; for , whenever written , it was acted ( 1693 ) when he was not more than twenty - one years old ; and was then recommended by Mr. Dryden , Mr. Southern , and Mr. Maynwaring ...
... considered , it is indeed a very wonderful performance ; for , whenever written , it was acted ( 1693 ) when he was not more than twenty - one years old ; and was then recommended by Mr. Dryden , Mr. Southern , and Mr. Maynwaring ...
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