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... Genius . The true Genius is a mind of large general powers , accidentally * Dr Sprat , Thomas Sprat ( 1635-1713 ) , Bishop of Rochester and Dean of Westminster , one of the founders of the Royal Society . † sectary , a member of one of ...
... Genius . The true Genius is a mind of large general powers , accidentally * Dr Sprat , Thomas Sprat ( 1635-1713 ) , Bishop of Rochester and Dean of Westminster , one of the founders of the Royal Society . † sectary , a member of one of ...
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... genius to have laboured science into poetry , and have shewn , by explaining longitude , that verse did not refuse the ideas of philosophy . His description of the Fire is painted by resolute meditation , out of a mind better formed to ...
... genius to have laboured science into poetry , and have shewn , by explaining longitude , that verse did not refuse the ideas of philosophy . His description of the Fire is painted by resolute meditation , out of a mind better formed to ...
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... genius of Pope to display it in such a manner as might attract regard , and enforce reverence . Who can forbear to lament that this amiable woman has no name in the verses ? If the particular lines of this inscription be examined , it ...
... genius of Pope to display it in such a manner as might attract regard , and enforce reverence . Who can forbear to lament that this amiable woman has no name in the verses ? If the particular lines of this inscription be examined , it ...
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