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Page 339
... shewing the rewards of one , and punishments of the other ; at least , by rendering virtue always amiable , tho ' it be shewn unfortunate ; and vice detestable , though it be shewn triumphant . ' If , then , the encouragement of virtue ...
... shewing the rewards of one , and punishments of the other ; at least , by rendering virtue always amiable , tho ' it be shewn unfortunate ; and vice detestable , though it be shewn triumphant . ' If , then , the encouragement of virtue ...
Page 391
... shew them as they have already been shewn , is to disgust by repetition ; to give them new qualities or new adventures , is to offend by violating received notions . The Royal Convert ( 1708 ) seems to have a better claim to longevity ...
... shew them as they have already been shewn , is to disgust by repetition ; to give them new qualities or new adventures , is to offend by violating received notions . The Royal Convert ( 1708 ) seems to have a better claim to longevity ...
Page 411
... shewn to such as were likely to spread their admiration . They were seen by Pope , and by Cibber ; who relates that Steele , when he took back the copy , told him , in the despicable cant of literary modesty , that , whatever spirit his ...
... shewn to such as were likely to spread their admiration . They were seen by Pope , and by Cibber ; who relates that Steele , when he took back the copy , told him , in the despicable cant of literary modesty , that , whatever spirit his ...
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