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Page 117
... manner of life , and constant appearance at houses of public resort , always procured him a new succession of friends , whose kindness had not been exhausted by repeated requests ; so that he was seldom absolutely without resources ...
... manner of life , and constant appearance at houses of public resort , always procured him a new succession of friends , whose kindness had not been exhausted by repeated requests ; so that he was seldom absolutely without resources ...
Page 122
... manner that his poem may be justly ranked among the best pieces that the death of princes has produced . By transferring the mention of her death to her birthday he has formed a happy combination of topics , which any other man would ...
... manner that his poem may be justly ranked among the best pieces that the death of princes has produced . By transferring the mention of her death to her birthday he has formed a happy combination of topics , which any other man would ...
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... manner with his own hand . He came to church every morning , preached commonly in his turn , and attended the evening anthem , that it might not be negligently performed . He read the service " rather with a strong , nervous voice than ...
... manner with his own hand . He came to church every morning , preached commonly in his turn , and attended the evening anthem , that it might not be negligently performed . He read the service " rather with a strong , nervous voice than ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
JOHN GAY 16881732 | 35 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
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