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Page 134
He therefore sent this tragedy to him , with a short copy of verses , in which he desired his correction . Mr. Hill , whose humanity and politeness are generally known , readily complied with his request ; but as he is remarkable for ...
He therefore sent this tragedy to him , with a short copy of verses , in which he desired his correction . Mr. Hill , whose humanity and politeness are generally known , readily complied with his request ; but as he is remarkable for ...
Page 264
From the first copy I have procured a few transcripts , and shall exhibit first the printed lines ; then , in a small print , those of the manuscripts , with all their variations . Those words in the small print which are given in ...
From the first copy I have procured a few transcripts , and shall exhibit first the printed lines ; then , in a small print , those of the manuscripts , with all their variations . Those words in the small print which are given in ...
Page 388
But to copy is less than to invent , and the copy has been unhappily produced at a wrong time . The fiction of Horace was to the Romans credible ; but its revival disgusts us with apparent and unconquerable falsehood . Incredulus odi .
But to copy is less than to invent , and the copy has been unhappily produced at a wrong time . The fiction of Horace was to the Romans credible ; but its revival disgusts us with apparent and unconquerable falsehood . Incredulus odi .
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
From The Life of John Milton 16081674 | 21 |
From The Life of John Dryden 16311700 | 43 |
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| Title | Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1 A Gateway Edition Volume 83 of The World's classics |
| Author | Samuel Johnson |
| Publisher | Gateway Editions, 1955 |
| Length | 400 pages |
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