Lives of the English Poets: Addison, Savage [and] SwiftCassell, Limited, 1901 - 192 pages |
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Page 57
... Chevy Chase " exposed himself to the ridicule of Wagstaff , who bestowed a like pompous char- acter on Tom Thumb ; and to the contempt of Dennis , who , considering the fundamental position of his criticism , that " Chevy Chase ...
... Chevy Chase " exposed himself to the ridicule of Wagstaff , who bestowed a like pompous char- acter on Tom Thumb ; and to the contempt of Dennis , who , considering the fundamental position of his criticism , that " Chevy Chase ...
Page 58
... Chevy Chase " there is not much of either bombast or affectation ; but there is chill and lifeless imbecility . The story cannot possibly be told in a manner that shall make less impression on the mind . Before the profound observers of ...
... Chevy Chase " there is not much of either bombast or affectation ; but there is chill and lifeless imbecility . The story cannot possibly be told in a manner that shall make less impression on the mind . Before the profound observers of ...
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