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Page 222
... admired . He died honoured and lamented , before any part of his reputation had withered and before his patron St ... admiration ; the word and things are presented with a new appearance , an novelty is always grateful where it gives ...
... admired . He died honoured and lamented , before any part of his reputation had withered and before his patron St ... admiration ; the word and things are presented with a new appearance , an novelty is always grateful where it gives ...
Page 297
... be attended ; elegances and illustrations cannot be multiplied by gradual accumulation : the composition must be dis- patched while conversation is yet busy , and admiration fresh ; and haste is to be made , lest DRYDEN 297.
... be attended ; elegances and illustrations cannot be multiplied by gradual accumulation : the composition must be dis- patched while conversation is yet busy , and admiration fresh ; and haste is to be made , lest DRYDEN 297.
Page 355
... admiration was yet fresh , and his kindness warm ; and therefore such as , without any criminal purpose of deceiving , shews a strong desire to make the most of all favourable truth . I cannot much commend the perform- ance . The praise ...
... admiration was yet fresh , and his kindness warm ; and therefore such as , without any criminal purpose of deceiving , shews a strong desire to make the most of all favourable truth . I cannot much commend the perform- ance . The praise ...
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