The Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2B. Tauchnitz, 1858 - 414 pages |
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... nature and not much of life . He formed a peculiar idea of comic excellence , which he supposed to consist in gay remarks and unexpected an- swers ; but that which he endeavoured he seldom failed of performing . His scenes exhibit not ...
... nature and not much of life . He formed a peculiar idea of comic excellence , which he supposed to consist in gay remarks and unexpected an- swers ; but that which he endeavoured he seldom failed of performing . His scenes exhibit not ...
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... Nature , lament the death of Queen Mary in lines like these : The rocks are cleft , and new - descending rills Furrow the brows of all th ' impending hills . The water - gods to floods their rivulets turn , And each , with streaming ...
... Nature , lament the death of Queen Mary in lines like these : The rocks are cleft , and new - descending rills Furrow the brows of all th ' impending hills . The water - gods to floods their rivulets turn , And each , with streaming ...
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... nature excellent faculties and an elevated genius , and to industry and application many acquired accomplishments . His taste is distinguishing , just , and delicate : his judgment clear , and his reason strong , accompanied with an ...
... nature excellent faculties and an elevated genius , and to industry and application many acquired accomplishments . His taste is distinguishing , just , and delicate : his judgment clear , and his reason strong , accompanied with an ...
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Samuel Johnson. means his observations are solid and natural , as well as de- licate , so his design is always to bring to ... nature , in fastening upon the celebrated author , dwelling upon his imaginary defects , and passing over his ...
Samuel Johnson. means his observations are solid and natural , as well as de- licate , so his design is always to bring to ... nature , in fastening upon the celebrated author , dwelling upon his imaginary defects , and passing over his ...
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... nature , contemplate an infinite variety of objects , and , by observing the similitude and disagreement of their several qualities , single out and abstract , and then suit and unite , those ideas which will best serve its purpose ...
... nature , contemplate an infinite variety of objects , and , by observing the similitude and disagreement of their several qualities , single out and abstract , and then suit and unite , those ideas which will best serve its purpose ...
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