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... Dryden than to Pope . The rectitude of Dryden's mind was sufficiently shown by the dis- mission of his poetical prejudices , and the rejection of unnatural thoughts and rugged numbers . But Dryden never desired to apply all the judgment ...
... Dryden than to Pope . The rectitude of Dryden's mind was sufficiently shown by the dis- mission of his poetical prejudices , and the rejection of unnatural thoughts and rugged numbers . But Dryden never desired to apply all the judgment ...
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... Dryden ; but Dryden certainly wanted the diligence of Pope . In acquired knowledge , the superiority must be allowed to Dryden , whose education was more scholastic , and who before he became an author had been allowed more time for ...
... Dryden ; but Dryden certainly wanted the diligence of Pope . In acquired knowledge , the superiority must be allowed to Dryden , whose education was more scholastic , and who before he became an author had been allowed more time for ...
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... Dryden , he gave us a complete English Æneid , which I am sorry not to see joined in this publication with his other poems . It would have been pleasing to have an opportunity of comparing the two best translations that perhaps were ...
... Dryden , he gave us a complete English Æneid , which I am sorry not to see joined in this publication with his other poems . It would have been pleasing to have an opportunity of comparing the two best translations that perhaps were ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
WILLIAM SOMERVILE 16921742 | 65 |
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