The Critical and Miscellaneous Prose Works of John Dryden: Now First Collected: with Notes and Illustrations; an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author, Grounded on Original and Authentick Documents; and a Collection of His Letters, the Greater Part of which Has Never Before Been Published, Količina 2T. Cadell, jun. and W. Davies, 1800 |
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... ( says Dr. Johnson ) by universal consent accounted the work in which he has admitted the fewest improprieties of style or character . " 2 Of the rise and character of this nobleman , who was born in 1631 , and died in his 81st year in ...
... ( says Dr. Johnson ) by universal consent accounted the work in which he has admitted the fewest improprieties of style or character . " 2 Of the rise and character of this nobleman , who was born in 1631 , and died in his 81st year in ...
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... ( says a writer who lived in those times ) old John Dryden , before he paid his court with success to the great , in one uniform cloathing of Norwich drugget . I have eat tarts with him and Madam Reeve at the MULBERRY GARDEN , when he ...
... ( says a writer who lived in those times ) old John Dryden , before he paid his court with success to the great , in one uniform cloathing of Norwich drugget . I have eat tarts with him and Madam Reeve at the MULBERRY GARDEN , when he ...
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... ( says Dennis in one of his Letters ) nor of Wilmot , Lord Rochester , one of the shining ornaments of it , that he was indebted for the nomination which the King made of him for the writing the Masque of CALYPSO , [ CALISTO . ] but to ...
... ( says Dennis in one of his Letters ) nor of Wilmot , Lord Rochester , one of the shining ornaments of it , that he was indebted for the nomination which the King made of him for the writing the Masque of CALYPSO , [ CALISTO . ] but to ...
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... ( says Burnet ) of a clear and ready apprehension , and a quick decision in business . He had too much heat , both of imagination and passion , and was apt to speak very freely both of persons and things . His own notions were always good ...
... ( says Burnet ) of a clear and ready apprehension , and a quick decision in business . He had too much heat , both of imagination and passion , and was apt to speak very freely both of persons and things . His own notions were always good ...
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... say somewhat , if it were possible , which might distinguish that venera- tion I have for you from the flatteries of those who adore your fortune ; but the eminence of your con- dition in this particular is my unhappiness ; for it ...
... say somewhat , if it were possible , which might distinguish that venera- tion I have for you from the flatteries of those who adore your fortune ; but the eminence of your con- dition in this particular is my unhappiness ; for it ...
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