Lives of The English Poets Volume I1961 |
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Page 141
... shewn or respect paid him : he gives him up at once to laughter and contempt , without any quality that can dignify or protect him . In forming the character of Hudibras , and describing his person and habiliments , the author seems to ...
... shewn or respect paid him : he gives him up at once to laughter and contempt , without any quality that can dignify or protect him . In forming the character of Hudibras , and describing his person and habiliments , the author seems to ...
Page 339
... shewing the rewards of one , and punishments of the other ; at least , by rendering virtue always amiable , tho ' it be shewn unfortunate ; and vice detestable , though it be shewn triumphant . ' If , then , the encouragement of virtue ...
... shewing the rewards of one , and punishments of the other ; at least , by rendering virtue always amiable , tho ' it be shewn unfortunate ; and vice detestable , though it be shewn triumphant . ' If , then , the encouragement of virtue ...
Page 391
... shew them as they have already been shewn , is to disgust by repetition ; to give them new qualities or new adventures , is to offend by violating received notions . The Royal Convert ( 1708 ) seems to have a better claim to longevity ...
... shew them as they have already been shewn , is to disgust by repetition ; to give them new qualities or new adventures , is to offend by violating received notions . The Royal Convert ( 1708 ) seems to have a better claim to longevity ...
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