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Page 39
... gave rise to the Beggar's Opera . He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift , the Doctor did not much like the project . As he carried it on , he showed what he wrote to both of us , and we now and then gave a correction ...
... gave rise to the Beggar's Opera . He began on it ; and when first he mentioned it to Swift , the Doctor did not much like the project . As he carried it on , he showed what he wrote to both of us , and we now and then gave a correction ...
Page 178
... gave Mr. Pope the thought that he had now some opportunity of doing good , by detecting and dragging into light these common enemies of mankind ; since , to invalidate this universal slander , it sufficed to show what contemptible men ...
... gave Mr. Pope the thought that he had now some opportunity of doing good , by detecting and dragging into light these common enemies of mankind ; since , to invalidate this universal slander , it sufficed to show what contemptible men ...
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... gave the town a pamphlet , in which he declares his resolution from that time never to bear another blow without returning it , and to tire out his adversary by perseverance , if he cannot conquer him by strength . The incessant and ...
... gave the town a pamphlet , in which he declares his resolution from that time never to bear another blow without returning it , and to tire out his adversary by perseverance , if he cannot conquer him by strength . The incessant and ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
WILLIAM SOMERVILE 16921742 | 65 |
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