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Samuel Johnson. One composition must , however , be distinguished . The ode for St. Cecilia's Day , perhaps the last ... compositions are the effects of a vigorous genius operating upon large materials . The power that predominated in ...
Samuel Johnson. One composition must , however , be distinguished . The ode for St. Cecilia's Day , perhaps the last ... compositions are the effects of a vigorous genius operating upon large materials . The power that predominated in ...
Page 365
... compositions ; and being conscious of his powers , when he left the university he enlisted himself among the wits . He was the familiar friend of Otway ; and was engaged , among other popular names , in the translations of Ovid and ...
... compositions ; and being conscious of his powers , when he left the university he enlisted himself among the wits . He was the familiar friend of Otway ; and was engaged , among other popular names , in the translations of Ovid and ...
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... compositions , which are indeed entitled to particular praise . He has not confined himself to the imitation of any ancient author , but has formed his style from the general language , such as a diligent perusal of the productions of ...
... compositions , which are indeed entitled to particular praise . He has not confined himself to the imitation of any ancient author , but has formed his style from the general language , such as a diligent perusal of the productions of ...
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