The Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2F.C. and J. Rivington, 1820 - English poetry |
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... poet and a courtier , was too diligent to miss this opportunity of respect . He wrote a long ode , which was presented to the King , by whom it was not likely to be ever read . In two years he was secretary to another em- bassy , at the ...
... poet and a courtier , was too diligent to miss this opportunity of respect . He wrote a long ode , which was presented to the King , by whom it was not likely to be ever read . In two years he was secretary to another em- bassy , at the ...
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Samuel Johnson. much veracity as can be properly exacted from a poet professedly encomiastic . King William sup- plied copious materials for either verse or prose . His whole life had been action , and none ever denied him the ...
Samuel Johnson. much veracity as can be properly exacted from a poet professedly encomiastic . King William sup- plied copious materials for either verse or prose . His whole life had been action , and none ever denied him the ...
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... poet was heard amidst the general acclamation ; the fame of our counsellors and heroes was in- trusted to the Gazetteer . The nation in time grew weary of the war , and the Queen grew weary of her ministers . The war was burdensome ...
... poet was heard amidst the general acclamation ; the fame of our counsellors and heroes was in- trusted to the Gazetteer . The nation in time grew weary of the war , and the Queen grew weary of her ministers . The war was burdensome ...
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... : Mais cette voix , et ces beaux yeux , Font Cupidon trop dangereux ; Et je suis triste quand je crie , Bannissons la Melancholie . Tradition represents him as willing to descend from the dignity of the poet and statesman to the PRIOR . 15.
... : Mais cette voix , et ces beaux yeux , Font Cupidon trop dangereux ; Et je suis triste quand je crie , Bannissons la Melancholie . Tradition represents him as willing to descend from the dignity of the poet and statesman to the PRIOR . 15.
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... poet may learn to write , and the philosopher to reason . If Prior's poetry be generally considered , his praise will be that of correctness and industry , rather than of compass , of comprehension , or ac . tivity of fancy . He never ...
... poet may learn to write , and the philosopher to reason . If Prior's poetry be generally considered , his praise will be that of correctness and industry , rather than of compass , of comprehension , or ac . tivity of fancy . He never ...
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