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Page 150
... believe , that much was imputed to him which he did not write . I know not by whom the original collection was made , or by what authority its genuineness was ascertained . The first edi- tion was published in the year of his death ...
... believe , that much was imputed to him which he did not write . I know not by whom the original collection was made , or by what authority its genuineness was ascertained . The first edi- tion was published in the year of his death ...
Page 278
... believe ? He has been described as magisterially presiding over the younger writers , and assuming the distribution of poetical fame ; but he who excels has a right to teach , and he whose judgement is incontestable may , without usurpa ...
... believe ? He has been described as magisterially presiding over the younger writers , and assuming the distribution of poetical fame ; but he who excels has a right to teach , and he whose judgement is incontestable may , without usurpa ...
Page 329
... believe , there is no example to be found of any correction or improvement made by him after publication . The hasti- ness of his productions might be the effect of necessity ; but his subsequent neglect could hardly have any other ...
... believe , there is no example to be found of any correction or improvement made by him after publication . The hasti- ness of his productions might be the effect of necessity ; but his subsequent neglect could hardly have any other ...
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