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Page 116
... excellent , but neglected Geminiani , demand a particular regard . The prefaces of Dryden would be equally valuable , if he did not fo frequently contradict himself , and advance opinions diametrically oppofite to each other . Some of ...
... excellent , but neglected Geminiani , demand a particular regard . The prefaces of Dryden would be equally valuable , if he did not fo frequently contradict himself , and advance opinions diametrically oppofite to each other . Some of ...
Page 135
... excellent Enquiry into the Life and Writings of Homer , has taken many obfervations from this valuable book , particularly in his twelfth Section . 11. Some beauties yet no precepts can declare , For there's a happiness , as well as ...
... excellent Enquiry into the Life and Writings of Homer , has taken many obfervations from this valuable book , particularly in his twelfth Section . 11. Some beauties yet no precepts can declare , For there's a happiness , as well as ...
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... excellent obfervation , delivered in a beautiful metaphor , all the faults im- puted to Homer may be juftified . Those who cenfure what is called the GROSSNESS of fome of his images , may please to at- tend to the following remark of a ...
... excellent obfervation , delivered in a beautiful metaphor , all the faults im- puted to Homer may be juftified . Those who cenfure what is called the GROSSNESS of fome of his images , may please to at- tend to the following remark of a ...
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