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... Cowley , it is not improper to give some account . The metaphysical poets were men of learning , and to show their learning was their whole endeavour ; but , unluckily resolving to shew it in rhyme , instead of writing ... Cowley Cowley.
... Cowley , it is not improper to give some account . The metaphysical poets were men of learning , and to show their learning was their whole endeavour ; but , unluckily resolving to shew it in rhyme , instead of writing ... Cowley Cowley.
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... COWLEY The lover supposes his lady acquainted with the ancient laws of augury and rites of sacrifice : And yet this death of mine , I fear , Will ominous to her appear : When sound in every other part , Her sacrifice is found without an ...
... COWLEY The lover supposes his lady acquainted with the ancient laws of augury and rites of sacrifice : And yet this death of mine , I fear , Will ominous to her appear : When sound in every other part , Her sacrifice is found without an ...
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... d herein Doth contribute my firmness to this glass ; Which , ever since that charm , hath been As hard as that which grav'd it was . COWLEY COWLEY COWLEY COWLEY DONNE Their conceits were sometimes slight and trifling . On an COWLEY 261.
... d herein Doth contribute my firmness to this glass ; Which , ever since that charm , hath been As hard as that which grav'd it was . COWLEY COWLEY COWLEY COWLEY DONNE Their conceits were sometimes slight and trifling . On an COWLEY 261.
Contents
JOHNSON ON SHAKESPEARE | 43 |
Note on the Text and Acknowledgment | 58 |
EARLY PERIODICAL CRITICISM | 59 |
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