The Art of Poetry on a New Plan, Volume 2Gregg, 1969 - Poetry |
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Page 146
... Because he had but one to fubdue , As was a narrow paltry tub to Diogenes ; who is not faid ( For ought that ever I could read ) To whine , put finger i'th ' eye , and sob , Because h ' had ne'er another tub . The reflexion that they ...
... Because he had but one to fubdue , As was a narrow paltry tub to Diogenes ; who is not faid ( For ought that ever I could read ) To whine , put finger i'th ' eye , and sob , Because h ' had ne'er another tub . The reflexion that they ...
Page 147
... Because a kick in that part more Hurts honour , than deep wounds before . Who can forbear fmiling at that found and falutary rea- foning , whereby Squire Ralpho demonftrates the prudence and advantage of a timely flight , rather than ...
... Because a kick in that part more Hurts honour , than deep wounds before . Who can forbear fmiling at that found and falutary rea- foning , whereby Squire Ralpho demonftrates the prudence and advantage of a timely flight , rather than ...
Page 158
... because this would destroy probability . The Exits and Entrances of the perfons of the Drama are likewise to be regarded ; and that all the parts may cohere together , every man fhould be feen in purfuit of his own bufinefs , not that ...
... because this would destroy probability . The Exits and Entrances of the perfons of the Drama are likewise to be regarded ; and that all the parts may cohere together , every man fhould be feen in purfuit of his own bufinefs , not that ...
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