Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Oxford University Press, 1968 - English poetry |
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Page 396
... Pope has left behind him another mention of his com- panion , less advantageous , which is thus reported by Dr. Warburton : ' Rowe , in Mr. Pope's opinion , maintained a decent character , but had no heart . Mr. Addison was justly ...
... Pope has left behind him another mention of his com- panion , less advantageous , which is thus reported by Dr. Warburton : ' Rowe , in Mr. Pope's opinion , maintained a decent character , but had no heart . Mr. Addison was justly ...
Page 412
... Pope brought him the prologue , which is properly accommodated to the play , there were these words , Britons , arise , be worth like this approved ; meaning nothing more than , Britons , erect and exalt yourselves to the approbation of ...
... Pope brought him the prologue , which is properly accommodated to the play , there were these words , Britons , arise , be worth like this approved ; meaning nothing more than , Britons , erect and exalt yourselves to the approbation of ...
Page 424
... Pope and Con- greve defended against them . There is no reason to doubt that he suffered too much pain from the prevalence of Pope's poetical reputation ; nor is it without strong reason suspected that by some disingenuous acts he en ...
... Pope and Con- greve defended against them . There is no reason to doubt that he suffered too much pain from the prevalence of Pope's poetical reputation ; nor is it without strong reason suspected that by some disingenuous acts he en ...
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