The Life of Richard Porson, M. A.: Professor of Greek in the University of Cambridge from 1792 to 1808 |
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... Plautus , and requests his good offices to procure him access to the manuscripts of that author in the libraries of Great Britain . He had ventured on this application , he says , at the desire of Heyne , who had promised to second it ...
... Plautus , and requests his good offices to procure him access to the manuscripts of that author in the libraries of Great Britain . He had ventured on this application , he says , at the desire of Heyne , who had promised to second it ...
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... , having felt , some years ago , from the example of Richard Bentley , an extraordinary desire to edit Plautus , I was led , 1797. ] HERMANN'S LETTER . 181 some time afterwards , 180 [ CH . XIV . LIFE OF RICHARD PORSON .
... , having felt , some years ago , from the example of Richard Bentley , an extraordinary desire to edit Plautus , I was led , 1797. ] HERMANN'S LETTER . 181 some time afterwards , 180 [ CH . XIV . LIFE OF RICHARD PORSON .
Page 181
... Plautus could have been found . But when Wolf himself , after I had published my book on metres , gave up Plautus to me of his own accord , he inspired me with so much new ardour , while other learned friends also encouraged me , that ...
... Plautus could have been found . But when Wolf himself , after I had published my book on metres , gave up Plautus to me of his own accord , he inspired me with so much new ardour , while other learned friends also encouraged me , that ...
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... Plautus , and is eager to bring to effect what many , and especially the great Bentley , have conceived or attempted in regard to that author . As Bentley's papers are deposited somewhere with you , he is very anxious to be allowed the ...
... Plautus , and is eager to bring to effect what many , and especially the great Bentley , have conceived or attempted in regard to that author . As Bentley's papers are deposited somewhere with you , he is very anxious to be allowed the ...
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... and improves his book on metres , 175. Remarks on Hermann and other German critics , 176-179 . Cen- sured for his contemptuous mention of Heath and Bentley , 179. His letter to Porson on a contemplated edition of Plautus ,
... and improves his book on metres , 175. Remarks on Hermann and other German critics , 176-179 . Cen- sured for his contemptuous mention of Heath and Bentley , 179. His letter to Porson on a contemplated edition of Plautus ,
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