The Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2F.C. and J. Rivington, 1820 - English poetry |
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Page 26
... called " Incog- nita , or Love and Duty reconciled : " it is praised by the biographers , who quote some part of the preface , that is , indeed , for such a time of life , un- commonly judicious . I would rather praise it than read it ...
... called " Incog- nita , or Love and Duty reconciled : " it is praised by the biographers , who quote some part of the preface , that is , indeed , for such a time of life , un- commonly judicious . I would rather praise it than read it ...
Page 47
... called in the title " A Sequel to the Spectators . " Some years afterwards ( 1716 and 1717 ) he pub- lished two volumes of Essays in prose , which can . be commended only as they are written for the highest and noblest purpose - the ...
... called in the title " A Sequel to the Spectators . " Some years afterwards ( 1716 and 1717 ) he pub- lished two volumes of Essays in prose , which can . be commended only as they are written for the highest and noblest purpose - the ...
Page 64
... called , and when she had taken her place was care . ful to shew her particular attention . His collection of poems is now to be considered . The Ode to the Sun is written upon a common plan , without uncommon sentiments ; but its great ...
... called , and when she had taken her place was care . ful to shew her particular attention . His collection of poems is now to be considered . The Ode to the Sun is written upon a common plan , without uncommon sentiments ; but its great ...
Page 68
... rural manners and occupa tions , by those who had no interest in the rivalry of the poets , nor knowledge of the critical dispute . In 1713 he brought a comedy called " The Wife of Bath " upon the stage , but it received 68 GAY .
... rural manners and occupa tions , by those who had no interest in the rivalry of the poets , nor knowledge of the critical dispute . In 1713 he brought a comedy called " The Wife of Bath " upon the stage , but it received 68 GAY .
Page 69
... called " The Key to the What d'ye call it ; " which , says Gay , " calls me a blockhead , and Mr. Pope a knave . " But fortune has always been inconstant . Not long afterwards ( 1717 ) he endeavoured to entertain the town with " Three ...
... called " The Key to the What d'ye call it ; " which , says Gay , " calls me a blockhead , and Mr. Pope a knave . " But fortune has always been inconstant . Not long afterwards ( 1717 ) he endeavoured to entertain the town with " Three ...
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