Lives of the English Poets: Smith-SavageClarendon Press, 1905 - English poetry |
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... Tatler , No. 66 , who never attempts your passions till he has convinced your reason . . When he thinks he has your head he very soon wins your heart . ' Smalridge is Favonius of Nos . 72 , 114 , who ' abounds with that sort of virtue ...
... Tatler , No. 66 , who never attempts your passions till he has convinced your reason . . When he thinks he has your head he very soon wins your heart . ' Smalridge is Favonius of Nos . 72 , 114 , who ' abounds with that sort of virtue ...
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... Tatler , No. 236. See also No. 221 . Addison , in The Spectator , No. 10 , under the class of men ' who live in the world without having anything to do in it , ' comprehends ' all contemplative tradesmen , titular physicians , Fellows ...
... Tatler , No. 236. See also No. 221 . Addison , in The Spectator , No. 10 , under the class of men ' who live in the world without having anything to do in it , ' comprehends ' all contemplative tradesmen , titular physicians , Fellows ...
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... Tatler and the second volume of The Spectator . Gay describes him as having , ' The surest judgment , and the brightest wit , Himself a Maecenas and a Flaccus too . ' Eng . Poets , xxxvi . 296 . Addison begins his Dedication to him ...
... Tatler and the second volume of The Spectator . Gay describes him as having , ' The surest judgment , and the brightest wit , Himself a Maecenas and a Flaccus too . ' Eng . Poets , xxxvi . 296 . Addison begins his Dedication to him ...
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... Tatler , No. 78. In the same paper Garth is probably described under the name of Hippocrates , ' who shows as much liberality in his practice as he does wit in his conversation and skill in his profession . ' 2 6 Garth , generous as his ...
... Tatler , No. 78. In the same paper Garth is probably described under the name of Hippocrates , ' who shows as much liberality in his practice as he does wit in his conversation and skill in his profession . ' 2 6 Garth , generous as his ...
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... Tatler , 1789 , ii . 273 , it is stated that Steele was knighted with the same sword . Lord Berkeley of Strat- ton wrote on Jan. 9 , 1713 : - ' The Duchess of Marlborough hath given great presents at her taking leave of her friends ...
... Tatler , 1789 , ii . 273 , it is stated that Steele was knighted with the same sword . Lord Berkeley of Strat- ton wrote on Jan. 9 , 1713 : - ' The Duchess of Marlborough hath given great presents at her taking leave of her friends ...
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