Lives of the English Poets: Smith-SavageClarendon Press, 1905 - English poetry |
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... produced by the operation of known characters . A subject will not easily occur that can give more opportuni- 55 ties of informing the understanding , for which Smith was unquestionably qualified , or for moving the passions , in which ...
... produced by the operation of known characters . A subject will not easily occur that can give more opportuni- 55 ties of informing the understanding , for which Smith was unquestionably qualified , or for moving the passions , in which ...
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... produce the scorn of his companions . With all his carelessness and all his vices he was one of the murmurers at Fortune ; and wondered why he was suffered to be poor when Addison was caressed and preferred ; nor would a very little ...
... produce the scorn of his companions . With all his carelessness and all his vices he was one of the murmurers at Fortune ; and wondered why he was suffered to be poor when Addison was caressed and preferred ; nor would a very little ...
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... produced without the powers of King . The same year he published Rufinus , an historical essay3 , and a poem * , intended to dispose the nation to think as he thought of the duke of Marlborough and his adherents . In 1711 competence ...
... produced without the powers of King . The same year he published Rufinus , an historical essay3 , and a poem * , intended to dispose the nation to think as he thought of the duke of Marlborough and his adherents . In 1711 competence ...
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... tion of his Pindarique Odes ! Ante , COWLEY , 124 . In the original : - ' Having been a long time the object of your care and indulgence towards the advan- any thing which my meanness produces , would be not SPRAT Appendices B, C 38,
... tion of his Pindarique Odes ! Ante , COWLEY , 124 . In the original : - ' Having been a long time the object of your care and indulgence towards the advan- any thing which my meanness produces , would be not SPRAT Appendices B, C 38,
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Samuel Johnson George Birkbeck Norman Hill. any thing which my meanness produces , would be not only injustice but ... produced the Royal Society , he was consequently engaged in the same studies , and became one of the fellows ; and ...
Samuel Johnson George Birkbeck Norman Hill. any thing which my meanness produces , would be not only injustice but ... produced the Royal Society , he was consequently engaged in the same studies , and became one of the fellows ; and ...
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