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Page 54
... described , that he places it fully before the eyes of the reader . THE defcent of Orpheus into hell is grace- fully introduced in the fourth stanza , as it naturally flowed from the subject of the pre- ceding one ; the defcription of ...
... described , that he places it fully before the eyes of the reader . THE defcent of Orpheus into hell is grace- fully introduced in the fourth stanza , as it naturally flowed from the subject of the pre- ceding one ; the defcription of ...
Page 196
... described in latin , are here expreffed with the greatest perspicuity and elegance ; so that perhaps the game might be learned from this description . Amidst many profaic flat neffes , there are many fine ftrokes in the CHRISTIAD ...
... described in latin , are here expreffed with the greatest perspicuity and elegance ; so that perhaps the game might be learned from this description . Amidst many profaic flat neffes , there are many fine ftrokes in the CHRISTIAD ...
Page 245
... described those that preceded the death of Dido . The rape of Belinda's Lock must neceffarily also be attended with alarming prodigies . With what exquifite satire are they enumerated ! Thrice from my trembling hand the patch - box fell ...
... described those that preceded the death of Dido . The rape of Belinda's Lock must neceffarily also be attended with alarming prodigies . With what exquifite satire are they enumerated ! Thrice from my trembling hand the patch - box fell ...
Page 299
... described the violent fymptoms attending this paffion , in fo ftrong and lively a man- ner , that the physician Erafiftratus is said to have discovered the fecret malady of the ** J2 prince Antiochus , who was in love with prince AND ...
... described the violent fymptoms attending this paffion , in fo ftrong and lively a man- ner , that the physician Erafiftratus is said to have discovered the fecret malady of the ** J2 prince Antiochus , who was in love with prince AND ...
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