LivesA. Miller, 1800 - English poetry |
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... margins are extremely narrow . We have bound or rebound the volume utilizing the best means possible . PLEASE HANDLE WITH CARE GENERAL BOOKBINDING CO . , CHESTERLAND , OHIO THE WORKS OF THE POETS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.
... margins are extremely narrow . We have bound or rebound the volume utilizing the best means possible . PLEASE HANDLE WITH CARE GENERAL BOOKBINDING CO . , CHESTERLAND , OHIO THE WORKS OF THE POETS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.
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... means enough of information , that whatever he may talk of his own inflammability , and the variety of characters by which his heart was divided , he in reality was in love but once , and then never had resolution to tell his passion ...
... means enough of information , that whatever he may talk of his own inflammability , and the variety of characters by which his heart was divided , he in reality was in love but once , and then never had resolution to tell his passion ...
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... means exility of particles , is taken in its metaphorical meaning for nicety of distinction . Those writers who lay on the watch for novelty could have little hope of greatness ; for great things cannot have escaped former observation ...
... means exility of particles , is taken in its metaphorical meaning for nicety of distinction . Those writers who lay on the watch for novelty could have little hope of greatness ; for great things cannot have escaped former observation ...
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... mean specimens of metaphysical poetry . The stanzas against knowledge produce little con- viction . In those which are intended to exalt the human faculties , Reason has its proper task assigned it ; that of judging , not of things ...
... mean specimens of metaphysical poetry . The stanzas against knowledge produce little con- viction . In those which are intended to exalt the human faculties , Reason has its proper task assigned it ; that of judging , not of things ...
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... mean ; for , gentle year , Although I fear , There's of this caution little heed , Yet , gentle year , take heed How thou dost make Such a mistake ; Such love I mean alone As by thy cruel predecessors has been shewn ; For , though I ...
... mean ; for , gentle year , Although I fear , There's of this caution little heed , Yet , gentle year , take heed How thou dost make Such a mistake ; Such love I mean alone As by thy cruel predecessors has been shewn ; For , though I ...
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