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... returned to his studies , and began several considerable designs . When he felt an in- clination to write , he ... returning to London to bring his tragedy upon the stage ; but having neglected to depart with the money that was raised ...
... returned to his studies , and began several considerable designs . When he felt an in- clination to write , he ... returning to London to bring his tragedy upon the stage ; but having neglected to depart with the money that was raised ...
Page 285
... returned , he did . On this the gentleman gave me an introductory letter to him . He received me in what they commonly call a civil manner ; asked me some commonplace questions ; and made me a present of twenty guineas . I am very ready ...
... returned , he did . On this the gentleman gave me an introductory letter to him . He received me in what they commonly call a civil manner ; asked me some commonplace questions ; and made me a present of twenty guineas . I am very ready ...
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... returned with them to London , where , by the influence of the family in which he resided , he naturally gained admission to many persons of the highest rank and the highest character , to wits , nobles , and statesmen . Of his works ...
... returned with them to London , where , by the influence of the family in which he resided , he naturally gained admission to many persons of the highest rank and the highest character , to wits , nobles , and statesmen . Of his works ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
JOHN GAY 16881732 | 35 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
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