The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... verses of a man of a Must first acquire due force and skill , Must fly with swan's or eagle's wing . Who nature's treasures would explore , Her mysteries and arcana know , Must high as lofty Newton soar , Must stoop as delving Woodward ...
... verses of a man of a Must first acquire due force and skill , Must fly with swan's or eagle's wing . Who nature's treasures would explore , Her mysteries and arcana know , Must high as lofty Newton soar , Must stoop as delving Woodward ...
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James Boswell. strong mind , but not accustomed to write verse ; for there is some uncouthness in the expression " . " " " Drinking tea one day at Garrick's with Mr. Langton , he was questioned if he was not somewhat of a heretick as to ...
James Boswell. strong mind , but not accustomed to write verse ; for there is some uncouthness in the expression " . " " " Drinking tea one day at Garrick's with Mr. Langton , he was questioned if he was not somewhat of a heretick as to ...
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... verse , in English poetry ; and quotes this appo- site illustration of it by " an ingenious critick , " that " it seems to be verse only to the eye " . " The gentleman whom he thus characterises , is ( as he told Mr. Seward ) Mr. Lock ...
... verse , in English poetry ; and quotes this appo- site illustration of it by " an ingenious critick , " that " it seems to be verse only to the eye " . " The gentleman whom he thus characterises , is ( as he told Mr. Seward ) Mr. Lock ...
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... verse , and even in his tragedy , of which the subject is the distress of an unfortunate princess , there is not a single passage that ever drew a tear . Various readings in the Life of Dryden . Ad " The reason of this general perusal ...
... verse , and even in his tragedy , of which the subject is the distress of an unfortunate princess , there is not a single passage that ever drew a tear . Various readings in the Life of Dryden . Ad " The reason of this general perusal ...
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... verses on his grotto : And the bright flame was shot through Marchmont's soul . short remarks and anecdotes , with a quiet pleasant gravity that was exceedingly engaging . Never shall I forget the hours which I enjoyed with him at his ...
... verses on his grotto : And the bright flame was shot through Marchmont's soul . short remarks and anecdotes , with a quiet pleasant gravity that was exceedingly engaging . Never shall I forget the hours which I enjoyed with him at his ...
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