Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1952 - English poetry |
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... considered rather as a man of fashion than of wit ; and , when he received a visit from Voltaire , disgusted him by the despicable foppery of desiring to be considered not as an author but a gentleman ; to which the Frenchman replied ...
... considered rather as a man of fashion than of wit ; and , when he received a visit from Voltaire , disgusted him by the despicable foppery of desiring to be considered not as an author but a gentleman ; to which the Frenchman replied ...
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... considered as an author , it is just to estimate his powers by their effects . In the reign of Queen Anne he turned the stream of popularity against the Whigs , and must be confessed to have dictated for a time the political opinions of ...
... considered as an author , it is just to estimate his powers by their effects . In the reign of Queen Anne he turned the stream of popularity against the Whigs , and must be confessed to have dictated for a time the political opinions of ...
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... considered , the character of his life will appear like that of his writings ; they will both bear to be re- considered and re - examined with the utmost attention , and always discover new beauties and excellences upon every ...
... considered , the character of his life will appear like that of his writings ; they will both bear to be re- considered and re - examined with the utmost attention , and always discover new beauties and excellences upon every ...
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