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... received , and probably yet more with those which he was promised : he considered himself now as a favourite of the Queen , and did not doubt but a few annual poems would establish him in some profitable employment . He therefore ...
... received , and probably yet more with those which he was promised : he considered himself now as a favourite of the Queen , and did not doubt but a few annual poems would establish him in some profitable employment . He therefore ...
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... received from Mallet for Aga- memnon . The Epilogue , said to be written by a friend , was composed in haste by Mallet , in the place of one promised , which was never given . This tragedy was dedicated to the Prince , his master . It ...
... received from Mallet for Aga- memnon . The Epilogue , said to be written by a friend , was composed in haste by Mallet , in the place of one promised , which was never given . This tragedy was dedicated to the Prince , his master . It ...
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... received the first part of his education at the grammar - school of Newcastle , and was afterwards instructed by Mr. Wilson , who kept a private academy . At the age of eighteen he was sent to Edinburgh , that he might qualify himself ...
... received the first part of his education at the grammar - school of Newcastle , and was afterwards instructed by Mr. Wilson , who kept a private academy . At the age of eighteen he was sent to Edinburgh , that he might qualify himself ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
WILLIAM SOMERVILE 16921742 | 65 |
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