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... poet his low genius raise , And charm the world with truths too vast for praise . Nor need I dwell on glories all your own , Since surer means to tempt your smiles are known ; Your poet shall allot your Lord his part , And paint him in ...
... poet his low genius raise , And charm the world with truths too vast for praise . Nor need I dwell on glories all your own , Since surer means to tempt your smiles are known ; Your poet shall allot your Lord his part , And paint him in ...
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... poet of bulk or dignity sufficient to require an elaborate criticism . Grongar Hill is the happiest of his productions : it is not indeed very accurately written ; but the scenes which it displays are so pleasing , the images which they ...
... poet of bulk or dignity sufficient to require an elaborate criticism . Grongar Hill is the happiest of his productions : it is not indeed very accurately written ; but the scenes which it displays are so pleasing , the images which they ...
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... poet had both him and Mrs. Temple in view for these characters ; though at the same time some passages respecting Philander do not appear to suit either Mr. Temple or any other person with whom Young was known to be connected or ...
... poet had both him and Mrs. Temple in view for these characters ; though at the same time some passages respecting Philander do not appear to suit either Mr. Temple or any other person with whom Young was known to be connected or ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
JOHN GAY 16881732 | 35 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
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