An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Pope (1756-1782)Garland Pub., 1974 - Verse satire, English |
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Page 30
... an alley of fishwomen . He that was unacquainted with Spenfer , and was to form his ideas of the turn and manner of his genius from this piece , would would undoubtedly fuppofe that he abounded in filthy images , 30 ESSAY ON THE GENIUS.
... an alley of fishwomen . He that was unacquainted with Spenfer , and was to form his ideas of the turn and manner of his genius from this piece , would would undoubtedly fuppofe that he abounded in filthy images , 30 ESSAY ON THE GENIUS.
Page 97
... turns we catch the vital breath and die ) Like bubbles on the sea of matter born , They rife , they break , and to ... turn submits to other natures , and refigns his form a facrifice in common to the rest of things . And if in natures ...
... turns we catch the vital breath and die ) Like bubbles on the sea of matter born , They rife , they break , and to ... turn submits to other natures , and refigns his form a facrifice in common to the rest of things . And if in natures ...
Page 136
... turn with , if the metre would admit it . 9. His paffion ftill , to covet gen'ral praise , His life , to forfeit it a thousand ways ; A conftant bounty which no friend has made An angel tongue which no man can perfuade ; A fool with ...
... turn with , if the metre would admit it . 9. His paffion ftill , to covet gen'ral praise , His life , to forfeit it a thousand ways ; A conftant bounty which no friend has made An angel tongue which no man can perfuade ; A fool with ...
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