Selections from the British Satirists: With an Introductory Essay by Cecil Headlam |
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... Character of a London Diurnal , ' is in the style of wit affected by Mercutio , and , like his verse , it is ... characters of history.2 If we admit that there are suppressed characters in literature , as in politics , Andrew Marvell may ...
... Character of a London Diurnal , ' is in the style of wit affected by Mercutio , and , like his verse , it is ... characters of history.2 If we admit that there are suppressed characters in literature , as in politics , Andrew Marvell may ...
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... character of the Puritan , attacking , as became the friend and assistant of Milton , tyranny and wickedness in Church and State . The strength and dignity of his position as an incorruptible member of the Opposition in the corrupt and ...
... character of the Puritan , attacking , as became the friend and assistant of Milton , tyranny and wickedness in Church and State . The strength and dignity of his position as an incorruptible member of the Opposition in the corrupt and ...
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... character of Shimei is drawn after Butler's manner , but that of Absalom is tender and noble . Following the example of Shadwell , Settle , and the other Whig scribblers , Dryden gladly applies ' personal satire to the support of public ...
... character of Shimei is drawn after Butler's manner , but that of Absalom is tender and noble . Following the example of Shadwell , Settle , and the other Whig scribblers , Dryden gladly applies ' personal satire to the support of public ...
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