An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope, Volume 2J. Dodsley, 1782 |
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Page 147
... one is at a lofs to know what Mr. POPE could mean by faying , that though Young was a man of genius , yet that he wanted common sense . L 2 POPE . POPE . Dr. Young was one of the most amiable AND WRITINGS OF POPE . 147.
... one is at a lofs to know what Mr. POPE could mean by faying , that though Young was a man of genius , yet that he wanted common sense . L 2 POPE . POPE . Dr. Young was one of the most amiable AND WRITINGS OF POPE . 147.
Page 197
... sense , and religion well - under- stood . Notwithstanding the illiberal and ill - grounded rage which has lately been excited against Popery , yet I hope we may ftill , one day , see our places of worship beautified with proper ...
... sense , and religion well - under- stood . Notwithstanding the illiberal and ill - grounded rage which has lately been excited against Popery , yet I hope we may ftill , one day , see our places of worship beautified with proper ...
Page 280
... sense of Horace ; but the quid faciam is better , as it leaves it to the reader to difcover what is one of Horace's greateft beauties , his fecret and delicate tranfitions and con- nections , to which they who do not care- fully attend ...
... sense of Horace ; but the quid faciam is better , as it leaves it to the reader to difcover what is one of Horace's greateft beauties , his fecret and delicate tranfitions and con- nections , to which they who do not care- fully attend ...
Page 292
... sense and good temper by join- ing in the laugh . Upon which Boileau compliments them , and adds , that many of that fociety were perfons of fo much wit and learning , that he would as foon con- fult them upon his works , as the members ...
... sense and good temper by join- ing in the laugh . Upon which Boileau compliments them , and adds , that many of that fociety were perfons of fo much wit and learning , that he would as foon con- fult them upon his works , as the members ...
Page 359
... sense * ! To which must be added a stroke that cuts to the quick ; efpecially the laft line ; which alludes to a very remarkable and particular anecdote , of the Queen's beha- viour to her fon . Or teach the melancholy mufe to mourn ...
... sense * ! To which must be added a stroke that cuts to the quick ; efpecially the laft line ; which alludes to a very remarkable and particular anecdote , of the Queen's beha- viour to her fon . Or teach the melancholy mufe to mourn ...
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