Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1938 - English poetry |
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Page 35
... sometimes the thoughts are false , and sometimes common . In his verses on Lady Gethin , the latter part is an imitation of Dryden's ode on Mrs. Killigrew ; and Doris , that has been so lavishly flattered by Steele , has indeed some ...
... sometimes the thoughts are false , and sometimes common . In his verses on Lady Gethin , the latter part is an imitation of Dryden's ode on Mrs. Killigrew ; and Doris , that has been so lavishly flattered by Steele , has indeed some ...
Page 122
... sometimes obstinate in his resent- ment , and did not quickly lose remembrance of an injury . He always continued to speak with anger of the insolence and partiality of Page , and a short time before his death revenged it by a satire ...
... sometimes obstinate in his resent- ment , and did not quickly lose remembrance of an injury . He always continued to speak with anger of the insolence and partiality of Page , and a short time before his death revenged it by a satire ...
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... Sometimes he copies the most popular writers , for he seems scarcely to endeavour at con- cealment ; and sometimes he picks up fragments in obscure corners . His lines to Fenton , Serene , the sting of pain thy thoughts beguile , And ...
... Sometimes he copies the most popular writers , for he seems scarcely to endeavour at con- cealment ; and sometimes he picks up fragments in obscure corners . His lines to Fenton , Serene , the sting of pain thy thoughts beguile , And ...
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