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Page 102
The second edition was not given till 1674 ; it was printed in small octavo ; and the number of books was increased to twelve , by a division of the seventh and twelfth ; and some other small improvements were made .
The second edition was not given till 1674 ; it was printed in small octavo ; and the number of books was increased to twelve , by a division of the seventh and twelfth ; and some other small improvements were made .
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But he was rather smooth than strong ; of the full resounding line , which Pope attributes to Dryden , he has given very few examples . The critical decision has given the praise of strength to Denham , and of sweetness to Waller .
But he was rather smooth than strong ; of the full resounding line , which Pope attributes to Dryden , he has given very few examples . The critical decision has given the praise of strength to Denham , and of sweetness to Waller .
Page 358
Of his life little is known ; and that little claims no praise but what can be given to intellectual excellence , seldom employed to any virtuous purpose . His character , as given by Mr. Oldisworth , with all the partiality of ...
Of his life little is known ; and that little claims no praise but what can be given to intellectual excellence , seldom employed to any virtuous purpose . His character , as given by Mr. Oldisworth , with all the partiality of ...
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