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Page 55
This seems to have given him his first hold of the publick attention ; for Waller remarked , ' that he broke out like the Irish rebellion three score thousand strong , when nobody was aware , or in the least suspected it ' : an ...
This seems to have given him his first hold of the publick attention ; for Waller remarked , ' that he broke out like the Irish rebellion three score thousand strong , when nobody was aware , or in the least suspected it ' : an ...
Page 204
The critical decision has given the praise of strength to Denham , and of sweetness to Waller . His excellence of versification has some ... Praise had given him confidence ; and finding the world satisfied , he satisfied himself .
The critical decision has given the praise of strength to Denham , and of sweetness to Waller . His excellence of versification has some ... Praise had given him confidence ; and finding the world satisfied , he satisfied himself .
Page 425
has indeed given no proofs . He seems to have had small acquaintance with the sciences , and to have read little except Latin and French ; but of the Latin poets his Dialogues on Medals shew that he had perused the works with great ...
has indeed given no proofs . He seems to have had small acquaintance with the sciences , and to have read little except Latin and French ; but of the Latin poets his Dialogues on Medals shew that he had perused the works with great ...
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