Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Oxford University Press, 1926 - English poetry |
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Page 94
... known , in the custody of the serjeant in December ; and , when he was released , upon his refusal of the fees demanded , he and the serjeant were called before the House . He was now safe within the shade of oblivion , and knew himself ...
... known , in the custody of the serjeant in December ; and , when he was released , upon his refusal of the fees demanded , he and the serjeant were called before the House . He was now safe within the shade of oblivion , and knew himself ...
Page 201
... known till he had obtained a rich wife in the city . ' He obtained a rich wife about the age of three - and- twenty ; an age before which few men are conspicuous much to their advantage . He was known , however , in parliament and at ...
... known till he had obtained a rich wife in the city . ' He obtained a rich wife about the age of three - and- twenty ; an age before which few men are conspicuous much to their advantage . He was known , however , in parliament and at ...
Page 211
... known , and it may not be improper to enquire why they have miscarried . Let no pious ear be offended if I advance , in opposition to many authorities , that poetical devo- tion cannot often please . The doctrines of religion may indeed ...
... known , and it may not be improper to enquire why they have miscarried . Let no pious ear be offended if I advance , in opposition to many authorities , that poetical devo- tion cannot often please . The doctrines of religion may indeed ...
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