Lives of the English PoetsCaasel et Cie, 1892 |
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Samuel Johnson. Steele , whose pen readily seconded his political passions , endeavoured to alarm the nation by a pamphlet called " The Plebeian . " To this an answer was published by Addison , under the title of " The Old Whig , " in ...
Samuel Johnson. Steele , whose pen readily seconded his political passions , endeavoured to alarm the nation by a pamphlet called " The Plebeian . " To this an answer was published by Addison , under the title of " The Old Whig , " in ...
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... Warwick was a young man , of very irregular life , and perhaps of loose opinions . Addison , for whom he did not want respect , had very diligently endeavoured to reclaim him , but his arguments and expostulations had no ADDISON . 31.
... Warwick was a young man , of very irregular life , and perhaps of loose opinions . Addison , for whom he did not want respect , had very diligently endeavoured to reclaim him , but his arguments and expostulations had no ADDISON . 31.
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Samuel Johnson. Of strong reason suspected that by some disingenuous acts he endeavoured to obstruct it ; Pope was not the only man whom he insidiously injured , though the only man of whom he could be afraid . His own powers were such ...
Samuel Johnson. Of strong reason suspected that by some disingenuous acts he endeavoured to obstruct it ; Pope was not the only man whom he insidiously injured , though the only man of whom he could be afraid . His own powers were such ...
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... endeavoured to alleviate his loss by a legacy of three hundred pounds , yet as he had none to prosecute his claim , to shelter him from oppression , or call in law to the assistance of justice , her will was eluded by the executors ...
... endeavoured to alleviate his loss by a legacy of three hundred pounds , yet as he had none to prosecute his claim , to shelter him from oppression , or call in law to the assistance of justice , her will was eluded by the executors ...
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... endeavoured to rid herself from the danger of being at any time made known to him , by sending him secretly to the American Planta- tions . By whose kindness this scheme was counteracted , or by whose interposition she was induced to ...
... endeavoured to rid herself from the danger of being at any time made known to him , by sending him secretly to the American Planta- tions . By whose kindness this scheme was counteracted , or by whose interposition she was induced to ...
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