The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: With Notes and Illustrations by Himself and Others. To which are Added, a New Life of the Author, an Estimate of His Poetical Character and Writings, and Occasional Remarks,C. and J. Rivington; T. Cadell; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green; J. Cuthell; J. Nunn; ... [and 25 others in London]; and Deighton and Sons, Cambridge; and A. Black, and J. Fairbairn, Edinburgh., 1824 - English literature |
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... laughter spurns her awful train , And Mercy courts , and Justice frowns in vain . 120 But SATIRE's shaft can pierce the harden'd breast : She plays a ruling passion on the rest ; Undaunted storms the battery of his pride , And awes the ...
... laughter spurns her awful train , And Mercy courts , and Justice frowns in vain . 120 But SATIRE's shaft can pierce the harden'd breast : She plays a ruling passion on the rest ; Undaunted storms the battery of his pride , And awes the ...
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... Laughter's dimple cheek , 210 Contemns each surly academic foe , And courts the spruce freethinker and the beau . Dadalian arguments but few can trace , 215 But all can read the language ... laugh shall win , PART II . 13 ESSAY ON SATIRE .
... Laughter's dimple cheek , 210 Contemns each surly academic foe , And courts the spruce freethinker and the beau . Dadalian arguments but few can trace , 215 But all can read the language ... laugh shall win , PART II . 13 ESSAY ON SATIRE .
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... laugh shall win , And coxcombs vanquish BERKLEY by a grin . But you , more sage , reject th ' inverted rule , 225 That truth is e'er explored by ridicule : On truth , on falsehood let her colours fall , She throws a dazzling glare alike ...
... laugh shall win , And coxcombs vanquish BERKLEY by a grin . But you , more sage , reject th ' inverted rule , 225 That truth is e'er explored by ridicule : On truth , on falsehood let her colours fall , She throws a dazzling glare alike ...
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... laughter move , The knave exults : to smile is to approve . The Muse's labour then success shall crown , 275 When Folly feels her smile , and Vice her frown . Know next what measures to each theme belong , And suit your thoughts and ...
... laughter move , The knave exults : to smile is to approve . The Muse's labour then success shall crown , 275 When Folly feels her smile , and Vice her frown . Know next what measures to each theme belong , And suit your thoughts and ...
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... laughter can behold A sordid pebble meanly graced with gold ? Let real merit then adorn your lays , For shame attends on prostituted praise ; VOL . VI . C 340 346 350 And all your wit , your most distinguish'd PART II . 17 ESSAY ON SATIRE .
... laughter can behold A sordid pebble meanly graced with gold ? Let real merit then adorn your lays , For shame attends on prostituted praise ; VOL . VI . C 340 346 350 And all your wit , your most distinguish'd PART II . 17 ESSAY ON SATIRE .
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