The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Broome, Pope, Pitt, ThomsonAlexander Chalmers J. Johnson, 1810 |
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... things upon criticism in general , a study very necessary , but fallen into contempt through the abuse of it . At the restoration of learning , it was particularly necessary ; authors had been long buried in obscurity , and consequently ...
... things upon criticism in general , a study very necessary , but fallen into contempt through the abuse of it . At the restoration of learning , it was particularly necessary ; authors had been long buried in obscurity , and consequently ...
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... things like your eyes . PART OF THE XXXVIIITH AND XXXIXTH CHAPTERS OF JOB A PARAPHRASE . Now from the splendours of his bright abode On wings of all the winds th ' Almighty rode , And the loud voice of thunder spoke the God . Cherubs ...
... things like your eyes . PART OF THE XXXVIIITH AND XXXIXTH CHAPTERS OF JOB A PARAPHRASE . Now from the splendours of his bright abode On wings of all the winds th ' Almighty rode , And the loud voice of thunder spoke the God . Cherubs ...
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... thing but - truth . He cries , " Good friend , I'm glad I hap'd in Your company , you'll make a captain ! " He lists ... things , Thou deemed'st mean the pageantry of kings ; Who build their pride on trappings of a throne , A painted ...
... thing but - truth . He cries , " Good friend , I'm glad I hap'd in Your company , you'll make a captain ! " He lists ... things , Thou deemed'st mean the pageantry of kings ; Who build their pride on trappings of a throne , A painted ...
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... things , To the low aim and pride of kings . Let my hair with unguents flow , With rosy garlands crown my brow ! The present moment I'enjoy , Doom'd in the next , perhaps , to die ! Then , while the hour serenely shines , Toss the gay ...
... things , To the low aim and pride of kings . Let my hair with unguents flow , With rosy garlands crown my brow ! The present moment I'enjoy , Doom'd in the next , perhaps , to die ! Then , while the hour serenely shines , Toss the gay ...
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... things know , and all things can resound ! Relate what armies sought the Trojan land , What nations follow'd , and what chiefs command ; ( For doubtful Fame distracts mankind below , And nothing can we tell , and nothing know ) Without ...
... things know , and all things can resound ! Relate what armies sought the Trojan land , What nations follow'd , and what chiefs command ; ( For doubtful Fame distracts mankind below , And nothing can we tell , and nothing know ) Without ...
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