Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Oxford University Press, 1926 - English poetry |
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Page 298
... considered them as influencing the affairs of men , he does not forbear to hint . - The utmost malice of the stars is past.- Now frequent trines the happier lights among , And high - rais'd Jove , from his dark prison freed , Those ...
... considered them as influencing the affairs of men , he does not forbear to hint . - The utmost malice of the stars is past.- Now frequent trines the happier lights among , And high - rais'd Jove , from his dark prison freed , Those ...
Page 325
... considered as a voluntary effusion ; in this , therefore , it might be hoped , that the full effulgence of his genius would be found . But unhappily the subject is rather argumentative than poetical : he intended only a specimen of ...
... considered as a voluntary effusion ; in this , therefore , it might be hoped , that the full effulgence of his genius would be found . But unhappily the subject is rather argumentative than poetical : he intended only a specimen of ...
Page 377
... considered as a valuable stock of materials . When he came to London , his way of life connected him with the licentious and dissolute ; and he affected the airs and gaiety of a man of pleasure ; but his dress was always deficient ...
... considered as a valuable stock of materials . When he came to London , his way of life connected him with the licentious and dissolute ; and he affected the airs and gaiety of a man of pleasure ; but his dress was always deficient ...
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