Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Dent, 1925 - English poetry |
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... probably be read by many , only that they might be sure to disobey them . That our language is in perpetual danger of corruption can- not be denied ; but what prevention can be found ? The present manners of the nation would deride ...
... probably be read by many , only that they might be sure to disobey them . That our language is in perpetual danger of corruption can- not be denied ; but what prevention can be found ? The present manners of the nation would deride ...
Page 137
... probably have been more fruitful and sprightly if his judgment had been less severe , may be answered by a remarker somewhat inclined to cavil , by a contrary supposition , that his judgment would probably have been less severe if his ...
... probably have been more fruitful and sprightly if his judgment had been less severe , may be answered by a remarker somewhat inclined to cavil , by a contrary supposition , that his judgment would probably have been less severe if his ...
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... probably not formed for a wide circle . His conversation is commended for its innocent gaiety , which seems to have flowed only among his intimates ; for I have been told that he was in company silent and barren , and employed only upon ...
... probably not formed for a wide circle . His conversation is commended for its innocent gaiety , which seems to have flowed only among his intimates ; for I have been told that he was in company silent and barren , and employed only upon ...
Contents
ABRAHAM COWLEY 16181667 | 44 |
JOHN MILTON 16081674 | 64 |
SAMUEL BUTLER 16121680 | 115 |
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