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... tion . But this plan was , like others , formed and laid aside till the vigour of his imagination was spent , and the effervescence of invention had subsided ; but soon gave way to some other design , which pleased by its novelty for ...
... tion . But this plan was , like others , formed and laid aside till the vigour of his imagination was spent , and the effervescence of invention had subsided ; but soon gave way to some other design , which pleased by its novelty for ...
Page 184
... tion , " which appeared in 1738. The " Directions for Servants " was printed soon after his death . These two performances shew a mind incessantly attentive , and , when it was not employed upon great things , busy with minute ...
... tion , " which appeared in 1738. The " Directions for Servants " was printed soon after his death . These two performances shew a mind incessantly attentive , and , when it was not employed upon great things , busy with minute ...
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... tion . In 1755 , his mask of " Britannia " was acted at Drury- lane ; and his tragedy of " Elvira " in 1763 ; in which year he was appointed keeper of the book of entries for ships in the port of London . In the beginning of the last ...
... tion . In 1755 , his mask of " Britannia " was acted at Drury- lane ; and his tragedy of " Elvira " in 1763 ; in which year he was appointed keeper of the book of entries for ships in the port of London . In the beginning of the last ...
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