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... praise of his Mourning Bride than it has obtained from any other critic . The same year [ 1700 ] he published a Satire against Wit— a proclamation of defiance which united the poets almost all against him , and which brought upon him ...
... praise of his Mourning Bride than it has obtained from any other critic . The same year [ 1700 ] he published a Satire against Wit— a proclamation of defiance which united the poets almost all against him , and which brought upon him ...
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... praise . The Progress of Beauty seems one of his most elaborate pieces , and is not deficient in splendour and gaiety ; but the merit of original thought is wanting . Its highest praise is the spirit with which he celebrates King ...
... praise . The Progress of Beauty seems one of his most elaborate pieces , and is not deficient in splendour and gaiety ; but the merit of original thought is wanting . Its highest praise is the spirit with which he celebrates King ...
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... praise or blame . That the Messiah excels the Pollio is no great praise , if it be considered from what original the improvements are derived . The Verses on the Unfortunate Lady have drawn much attention by the illaudable singularity ...
... praise or blame . That the Messiah excels the Pollio is no great praise , if it be considered from what original the improvements are derived . The Verses on the Unfortunate Lady have drawn much attention by the illaudable singularity ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
JOHN GAY 16881732 | 35 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
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