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Page 84
... genius from being distinguished , or his industry from being rewarded ; and if in so low a state he obtained distinction and rewards , it is not likely that they were gained but by genius and industry . It is very reasonable to ...
... genius from being distinguished , or his industry from being rewarded ; and if in so low a state he obtained distinction and rewards , it is not likely that they were gained but by genius and industry . It is very reasonable to ...
Page 92
... genius , he resolved now to try whether he should not be more fortunate in exhibiting a tragedy . The story which he chose for the subject , was that of Sir Thomas Overbury , a story well adapted to the stage , though perhaps not far ...
... genius , he resolved now to try whether he should not be more fortunate in exhibiting a tragedy . The story which he chose for the subject , was that of Sir Thomas Overbury , a story well adapted to the stage , though perhaps not far ...
Page 348
... genius , though without common sense ; so that his genius , having no guide , was per- petually liable to degenerate into bombast . This made him 348 YOUNG .
... genius , though without common sense ; so that his genius , having no guide , was per- petually liable to degenerate into bombast . This made him 348 YOUNG .
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