The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations of Their Works, Volume 2Derby & Jackson, 1857 - English poetry |
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... given a new and interesting proof ; and , in Parnell's Life , several entries in Swift's Journal to Stella , which his editors have wholly misunderstood , are here satisfactorily explained . To the Life of Tickell I have been enabled to ...
... given a new and interesting proof ; and , in Parnell's Life , several entries in Swift's Journal to Stella , which his editors have wholly misunderstood , are here satisfactorily explained . To the Life of Tickell I have been enabled to ...
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... given by him- self , as they suppose , to Jacob . * 8 1 Congreve's mother ( a relationship always pleasing to ascertain ) was Anne , daughter of Sir Thomas Fitzherbert , and grand - daughter of Sir Anthony , the celebrated judge , who ...
... given by him- self , as they suppose , to Jacob . * 8 1 Congreve's mother ( a relationship always pleasing to ascertain ) was Anne , daughter of Sir Thomas Fitzherbert , and grand - daughter of Sir Anthony , the celebrated judge , who ...
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... given . His first performance was a novel , called Incognita , or Love and Duty reconciled . ' It is praised by the biographers , who quote some part of the preface , that is indeed for such a time of life , uncom- monly judicious . I ...
... given . His first performance was a novel , called Incognita , or Love and Duty reconciled . ' It is praised by the biographers , who quote some part of the preface , that is indeed for such a time of life , uncom- monly judicious . I ...
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... given great assist- ance to the ancient family from which he descended , at that time by the imprudence of his relation reduced to difficulties and distress . " 1 17 He had long been a sufferer from gout , and cataracts in both eyes ...
... given great assist- ance to the ancient family from which he descended , at that time by the imprudence of his relation reduced to difficulties and distress . " 1 17 He had long been a sufferer from gout , and cataracts in both eyes ...
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... given them reason for resentment , as , in his preface to ' Prince Arthur , ' he had said of the dramatic writers almost all that was alleged afterwards by Collier ; but Blackmore's censure was cold and general , Collier's was personal ...
... given them reason for resentment , as , in his preface to ' Prince Arthur , ' he had said of the dramatic writers almost all that was alleged afterwards by Collier ; but Blackmore's censure was cold and general , Collier's was personal ...
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